Philippines Business News

‘Cookie-cutter’ no more? SM Nuvali to open November 27 with 1-hectare indoor garden

With cooling technology inspired by Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, SM's 91st mall is a break from what SM Supermalls president Steven Tan himself once bemoaned as the group's 'cookie-cutter' malls

Acer Day turns 10 with its biggest celebration yet

Acer marked a defining year in 2026 with the 10th anniversary of Acer Day.

Is a U.S. debt crisis really imminent? Yardeni weighs in

Bessent warns Strait of Hormuz will be “worthless” within 2 years

Fed’s Barr backs rate hike if inflation fails to cool, September odds hit 66%

Will U.S. data allow the Fed to remain patient?

[Vantage Point] What’s left for the Philippines’ Left?

The revolution has become a war of attrition against history itself

Why the UK’s strong growth story could fade this autumn?

Two Saudi tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz Monday

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Sept. 1-7, 2026

Local pump prices went down in the first week of September.

COMCO Mundo ramps up global operations across SEA and MEA

As the global award-winning Philippine-led intercontinental communications and public relations group approaches its second decade, it strengthens its global presence through its growing network across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, anchored by the Southeast Asia Communications Agencies Network (SEA CAN) Alliance by COMCO Mundo, COMCO Southeast Asia - Singapore and COMCO Middle East & Africa.

Fuel prices roll back after 2 weeks of hikes

It's welcome news after motorists suffered through a rough August with pump prices swinging sharply due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East

Fed hike bets, oil rally and Japan yields - what’s moving markets

Japan 10-yr bond yields cross 3% for first time in 30 years

Debt yields may climb on BSP hike, hawkish hints

RATES of the government securities (GS) to be offered this week may rise following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) hawkish policy signals and expectations of higher bond supply, analysts said. On Tuesday, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will auction off up to P80 billion in short-term securities. Broken down, it will offer P10-20 […]

BSP may wait until February to deliver final rate increase as growth stays weak

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may stand pat for the remainder of the year as it steps back to monitor inflation developments amid a weak macroeconomic environment before potentially delivering its final rate hike for this tightening cycle early next year, Deutsche Bank Research said.

AUB to raise capital stock to P72.5 billion

ASIA United Bank Corp. (AUB) will increase its authorized capital stock to strengthen its balance sheet for long-term expansion. AUB’s capital will be increased by 393% to P72.5 billion from P14.7 billion previously, subject to regulatory approvals, the bank said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday. “Supported by our strong financial results, […]

CitySavings to get P1-B capital infusion

UNION BANK of the Philippines (UnionBank) will inject P1 billion in fresh funding into its thrift banking subsidiary to fuel its expansion. The bank’s board of directors approved the capital infusion for City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) in a meeting on Aug. 28, it said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday. The […]

Camarines Sur launches smart city project

An expansive hub for business, leisure and wellness is rising in the capital town of Pili in Camarines Sur, laying the platform for the province’s transformation as the next smart city development in Luzon.

DEPDev pushes passage of National Land Use Act

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development is urging Congress to approve the National Land Use Act to address food security.

DMCI Homes ventures into socialized housing – with style

DMCI Homes of the Consunji Group is not simply entering the socialized housing segment – it plans to do so with style.

DOE: 17 power firms line up for P10 billion geothermal funding

At least 17 power companies are vying for a share of the government’s P10-billion financing program to support geothermal energy exploration across the country.

Farmers see higher mill prices as sweetener imports tighten

Local sugar producers are hopeful of better millgate prices as the government tightens imports of artificial sweeteners, according to an industry group.

Favorable market conditions seen as sweet boost for cacao industry

The country’s cacao industry may be entering a sweet spot for expansion, with favorable market conditions providing fresh momentum, according to the University of Asia and the Pacific-Center for Food and Agri Business.