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[Vantage Point] PROCAP: How a scam came to look legitimate
A look at how an apparently well-organized, cross-border operation combined gaming, cryptocurrency, referral networks, purported insurance, technology, international events, prominent personalities, and genuine early payouts to manufacture credibility on an extraordinary scale
Read more →MAP: Where Filipino families earn the most and least
Rappler's data visualizations map the cities and provinces where Filipino families earn the most, revealing a persistent Luzon-Mindanao divide, based on the PSA's latest Family Income and Expenditure Survey
Read more →SMFL seals acquisition of 30% stake in RCBC Leasing
SUMITOMO MITSUI Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. (SMFL) has completed its acquisition of a 30% stake in the leasing arm of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) after securing the necessary regulatory approvals. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Thursday, RCBC said SMFL had satisfied all requirements, including obtaining approvals and permits from the […]
Read more →Peso tumbles to new all-time low on near-term inflation risks
THE PESO closed at a new all-time low against the dollar on Thursday as prospects of elevated inflation in the near term weighed on market sentiment. The local unit closed at P61.888 a dollar, losing 23.8 centavos from its P61.65 finish on Wednesday, data on the Bankers Association of the Philippines’ website showed. This was […]
Read more →The power of personal branding
Leadership today is no longer simply about giving instructions and expecting people to follow. It is about persuasion, trust, and the ability to convince your boss, your peers, your team, your clients, and others to believe in an idea and move in the same direction. For women leaders, there is an additional balancing act. How […]
Read more →Gov’t to settle CARS obligations before focusing on EV incentives program
THE GOVERNMENT is committed to settling its arrears from the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program before shifting its focus on programs that incentivize electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trade Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque said it is looking to settle its P5.16-billion […]
Read more →Coal-blending facility seen allowing more use of domestic resources
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is proposing the establishment of the country’s first coal-blending terminal, adding that such a facility will permit greater use of domestic coal. “I hope this will interest some also coal terminal in the Philippines because our dependence on Indonesian coal as our fuel is due to the fact […]
Read more →MAP warns corrupt budget will erode investor confidence
THE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) urged the government to be more transparent in the course of passing the 2027 budget, warning that credibility with investors is at stake if public spending is tainted by corruption. “The MAP believes that there must be zero tolerance for hidden insertions, questionable appropriations, favored contractors, ghost or […]
Read more →Bangko Sentral raises key rate to 5% as inflation risks remain
The central bank flags persistently high oil prices, a looming El Niño, and potential wage increases as key inflation risks to watch
Read more →Beyond income, 12.8% of Filipinos are poor across multiple dimensions in 2024
The new measure adds another wrinkle to the poverty debate by measuring deprivation not just through income, but also across education, health, housing and basic services, and employment
Read more →Filipino family income grew 16.5% since 2023. So why doesn’t it feel like it?
Filipino family incomes rose 16.5% from 2023 to 2025, but spending grew even faster at 24.7%, leaving households with less financial breathing room
Read more →[Puso at Diwa] BSP monetary policy: When steady is not really steady
Businesses are not simply refusing to borrow because money is too expensive. They are hesitating because the returns on investment are uncertain, confidence is weak, and the economic environment itself has become more difficult to read.
Read more →Two years and billions later, has NAIA finally leveled up?
NAIA now has self-check-in kiosks, biometric e-gates, a new premium lounge, and P78 billion remitted to government — but big changes still lie ahead with terminal reassignments and a Terminal 5 that's yet to be built
Read more →[Good Business] What Doris Magsaysay Ho’s recognition says about Filipino leadership
The choice of Magsaysay Ho as recipient of the 2026 Ramon V. del Rosario Nation Building Award carries a particular meaning for women in business
Read more →Seven-day term deposits fetch higher yield before BSP review
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits fetched a slightly higher average rate on Wednesday as demand was weak before a potential third straight hike. Bids for the term deposit facility (TDF) amounted to P105.824 billion on Wednesday, below the P120 billion in seven-day papers placed on the auction block and the P138.564 billion […]
Read more →GCash parent Mynt shifts timetable for IPO listing
MYNT, Inc., the operator of the e-wallet GCash, has revised the timetable for its potential P92-billion initial public offering (IPO), moving the listing date by a day to Oct. 20.
Read more →Allianz PNB Life stays optimistic on growth
ALLIANZ PNB Life Insurance, Inc. is optimistic that it can sustain its growth momentum this year despite uncertain economic conditions, with bancassurance driving its continued expansion.
Read more →Peso climbs on Hormuz reopening hopes, BSP bets
THE PESO strengthened on Wednesday as market sentiment improved amid news on the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz that brought down global oil prices, and ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy review. The local unit climbed by 8.8 centavos to close at P61.65 per dollar on Wednesday from its P61.738 […]
Read more →Nonlife companies’ combined premiums, profit climb in 1st half
NONLIFE INSURERS recorded higher premiums and net income in the first half, Insurance Commission (IC) data showed. Combined premiums earned by the nonlife industry rose by 13.29% year on year to P42.54 billion for the first six months from P37.55 billion, the IC said on Wednesday. Total net premiums written increased by 9.96% to P44.19 […]
Read more →ViewX Liber and Immer Officially Launch on Kickstarter, Reach 1,000% of Funding Goal in 30 Minutes
ViewX's glasses-free Spatial AI 3D displays surpass 10× their Kickstarter funding goal within the first 30 minutes, with the campaign reaching 1880% funded shortly after launch. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewX, a developer of next-generation spatial display technology, today announced the official Kickstarter launch of its ViewX Liber 15.6-inch and ViewX Immer 27-inch glasses-free Spatial AI 3D displays. The campaign saw strong early support from backers, reaching 1,000% of its
Read more →'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80 — TMZ
LOS ANGELES — Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, celebrity website TMZ reported Wednesday. Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died at his home in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing unnamed sources. The actor, who launched his career in London's West End theater district, first played the gender-bending
Read more →51/2026・Trifork Group: Reporting of transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities
Schindellegi, Switzerland - 26 August 2026 Trifork Group AG Company announcement no. 51/2026 Reporting of transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities 1.Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associateda)NameAnja Monrad2.Reason for the notificationa)Position/statusChairperson of the Board of Directorsb)Initial notification/ Amendment Initial notification3.Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform,
Read more →RAMSAY SANTE : Provisional annual results at the end of June 2026
PRESS RELEASE Paris, 26th August 2026 Provisional annual results at the end of June 2026 Revenue growth and disciplined efficiency drive stronger operational profitability Capital Markets Day on 17th September: Ramsay Santé to outline its 2030 strategy, integrated healthcare model and long-term value creation framework Group Revenue up 3.3% to €5.4bn (+2.3% LFL) sustained by: (i) a recognized quality offering driving volumes in France with a further development of day hospitalisation, (ii) stron
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