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Metrobank recognized for local, global bonds
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. ranked first among Philippine banks and securities firms in both the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories of The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026, affirming its strength across domestic and international bond markets.
Read more →Ramon del Rosario Jr. named 2026 ICD Honorary Fellow
The Institute of Corporate Directors has named Ramon del Rosario Jr. the recipient of the 2026 ICD Honorary Fellow Award.
Read more →Speaking better
French playwright Marcel Achard once said, “When I give a lecture, I accept that people look at their watches.
Read more →A sordid tale
Forensic accounting is an accounting approach that utilizes accounting techniques, auditing processes and investigative skills to search for evidence of financial crimes.
Read more →Dealing with the challenges of life
Anyone who thinks life is easy must be slightly confused.
Read more →DOF, World Bank seek faster project financing
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the World Bank have agreed to work together to speed up the processing of financing for development projects in the Philippines.
Read more →Finance veteran Victor Limlingan is new SSS chief
President Marcos has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), with priorities including expanding member loan programs, improving investment returns and relaunching the Pension Booster Program.
Read more →Gokongwei, Salazar named Management Persons of the Year
Tycoon Lance Gokongwei and Phinma Corp. president and COO Chito Salazar have been selected as recipients of the prestigious MAP Management Persons of the Year 2026 award.
Read more →Index jumps as investors pick up cheap stocks
Bargain-hunting activities continued yesterday, lifting the local stock market for a second straight session.
Read more →Rivals by day, partners by night: JAZA on competition and collaboration
While they may be fierce rivals in their respective industries, businesses joining forces when it matters most is what makes being part of an organization like the Makati Business Club (MBC) truly special for tycoon Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala.
Read more →Growth opportunities loom for Philippine housing market despite headwinds
The Philippine residential property market continues to demonstrate underlying demand despite economic headwinds, with affordable condominiums, government housing initiatives, and emerging regional growth centers offering opportunities for sustained industry growth.
Read more →ASEAN forges agreement on postal cooperation
The Philippine Postal Corp. successfully concluded its hosting of the 32nd ASEAN Postal Business Meeting (APBM) and the 2026 ASEANPOST++ Meeting, bringing together postal leaders and representatives from ASEAN member states and partner countries to discuss practical strategies for strengthening postal services and responding to the changing demands of the industry.
Read more →Balde-baldeng problema
BBM was perhaps just trying to be dramatic when he urged the people to secure water pails or balde to prepare for the long dry spell of a Super El Niño. But he unconsciously revealed the hopelessness of our situation whose blame should be shared by past presidents including his late father.
Read more →DigiPlus withdraws application for New Zealand gaming license
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is not pursuing its application for an online gaming license in New Zealand.
Read more →ERC lifts capacity limits on new power facilities
The Energy Regulatory Commission has lifted capacity limits on new power plants, allowing developers to build larger facilities to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.
Read more →Inside Leon Gallery’s September auction results
The Leon Gallery’s Magnificent September Auction 2026 concluded last Sept. 12, posting strong results across both modern fine art pieces and historical artifacts.
Read more →JTI gives new shape to smoking
As more consumers warm up to heated tobacco products , leading global player Japan Tobacco International is taking it a step further by rolling out a fresh lineup of HTP-supported devices.
Read more →Peso crosses 63 to $1 level
The peso breached the 63-to-a-dollar level yesterday, closing at a fresh record low as US inflation heated up, reinforcing expectations of prolonged high interest rates and boosting the dollar against emerging-market currencies. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines showed the peso closed at 63.06 to $1, weakening by 19 centavos from Wednesday’s 62.87 finish. It surpassed the previous record closing low of 62.90 set on Oct. 8.
Read more →Philex resolves labor strike
Philex Mining Corp. said yesterday it has resolved the labor dispute at its Padcal mine in Benguet, after union members and company officials reached a settlement agreement.
Read more →Phinma banks on condotels as emerging growth driver
Phinma Corp., the diversified conglomerate of the Del Rosario Group, wants to dip its toes into more condotel projects following a successful maiden venture.
Read more →Remittances rise 2% to $3.37 billion in August
Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos rose by two percent to $3.37 billion in August from $3.31 billion in the same period last year, sustaining growth despite global uncertainties, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Read more →Stocks recover as investors scoop up bargains
Share prices recovered after two days of decline as investors scooped up stocks at lower prices, with foreign fund inflows lending support to the market.
Read more →Telcos pass new round of NTC’s quality checks
The country’s biggest telcos registered better mobile speeds in the latest round of service quality checks conducted by the National Telecommunications Commission in four cities in Metro Manila.
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