Philippines Business News
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First Dreamliner jets landing in Philippines via PAL
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has signed an initial commitment to purchase up to 20 jets from Boeing, paving the way for the country to welcome its first Dreamliner.
Read more →Government anti-cybercrime unit eyes P1.5 billion budget for 2027
The government’s anti-cybercrime unit is seeking a budget of at least P1.5 billion for 2027, as it looks to expand the number of personnel responding to complaints on digital fraud.
Read more →Landbank boosts account security with insurance program
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is strengthening its account security with an insurance product aimed at shielding depositors from the growing risks of ATM withdrawal fraud and robbery.
Read more →More McDonald’s stores secure competitive electricity rates
McDonald’s Philippines has expanded its participation in the retail power market, with at least 36 stores in Cebu and Negros Island set to gain access to competitive electricity rates.
Read more →PCA seeks regulatory powers for copra prices
The Philippine Coconut Authority is seeking regulatory powers to influence the prices of copra and shield the country’s coconut farmers from declining copra prices.
Read more →Philippines among strongest travel destinations in H2 – AirAsia
Travelers are looking for opportunities to fly to foreign destinations in the second half, and this is going to benefit Philippine tourism, according to AirAsia’s booking platform.
Read more →‘Philippines firms look overseas for growth amid volatility’
More Philippine companies are looking beyond the domestic market for growth as geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity prices and supply-chain disruptions encourage businesses to diversify their operations, according to Citi Philippines.
Read more →Playing to the gallery?
No matter how I look at it, the recent decision by the Department of Labor and Employment to approve an P85 daily wage hike feels like Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino is out to earn “pogi” points from the voting public when he eventually leaves his current government job, and once again throws his hat into the political arena.
Read more →Stocks end winning streak on profit taking
The local stock market ended in the red territory as investors decided to pocket gains after a four-day rally.
Read more →Top Line books Angkas to drive Cebu push
Top Line Business Development Corp. is riding with Angkas to capture a third of Cebu’s motorcycle taxi market.
Read more →Wages and food prices
Any discussion of the potential economic impact of the recently mandated minimum wage increases has shown how little our options are.
Read more →Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 21-27, 2026
DOE says renewed West Asia tensions are still driving pump prices higher.
Read more →DBM releases 90% of 2026 national budget
The government has released 89.9 percent of the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget as of end-June, though the pace remains slower than last year, the Department of Budget and Management said.
Read more →Manulife Investment tops UITF rankings
Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corp. has seized the top spots in the Philippine unit investment trust fund rankings after posting standout gains for its equity and fixed income funds in the first half.
Read more →MFT Group’s Mica Tan ready to come home, face charges
MFT Group of Companies CEO Maria Francesca Tan, who is being linked to a massive investment fraud, said she does not intend to evade the charges she is being accused of.
Read more →PAL seeks government OK for revival of India flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has sought regulatory approval to launch direct flights between the Philippines and India.
Read more →‘Philippines portfolio outflows among heaviest in Asia’
The Philippines has suffered some of the heaviest portfolio outflows in Asia as its dependence on imported energy leaves local financial markets vulnerable to the continuing Middle East conflict, according to Moody’s Ratings.
Read more →Salary hikes projected to average 5.1% next year
The country is expected to see slightly higher salary hikes in 2027 amid competition for talent and rising costs, according to global advisory, broking and solutions firm WTW.
Read more →Stocks survive late-session profit taking
The local stock market showed resilience to kick off the week on a high note, surviving a late-session profit taking and maintaining its hold above the 6,400 level despite lingering geopolitical tensions.
Read more →Telcos barred from building adjacent towers
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has ordered telco giants to share their infrastructure with new entrants by prohibiting new towers from being built close to another one.
Read more →The 2026 SIPP: Where innovation meets incentives
As digital technologies continue to reshape industries and redefine the global economy, governments are increasingly competing not only for capital but also for innovation.
Read more →The cost of going cashless
For years, sending money online came with a familiar tradeoff: convenience at a cost.
Read more →The most dangerous company has no problems
For the past few months, I’ve rediscovered the simple pleasure of reading old folk tales to understand how their timeless lessons mirror principles I’ve practiced throughout four decades in management.
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