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Courting strongman rule
The BSP books I wrote about last Monday got me thinking about how our democratic system has survived 80 years of bad economic policies and governance. Some will call that resiliency, as one of the books did.
Read more →DA seeks better protection for ube planting varieties
With surging global demand for purple yam, a unit of the Department of Agriculture has convened with stakeholders to reinforce plant variety protection and intellectual property safeguards for Philippine ube.
Read more →Global Dominion net income rises 10% to P882 million
Global Dominion Financing Inc. booked a 10.4-percent increase in net income to P882 million in 2025 from P799 million a year earlier, supported by strong revenue growth and a continued expansion in its loan portfolio.
Read more →GSIS hikes funeral benefit to P50,000
e Government Service Insurance System has raised its funeral benefit for government workers and qualified pensioners to P50,000 for all claims.
Read more →GT Capital secures investment grade rating from JCR
GT Capital Holdings Inc., the diversified conglomerate of the Ty family, has secured a foreign currency long-term issuer rating of A- with a stable outlook from the Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR), affirming the group’s strong credit profile.
Read more →How MVP spent his P10K birthday gift
Even with a multibillion-dollar business empire to his name, tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan still had one government benefit waiting for him: a P10,000 birthday cash gift.
Read more →IT-BPM industry lowers outlook
The umbrella organization of the country’s Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector has lowered its revenue and headcount projections for 2028 amid the changing industry landscape.
Read more →Kevin Tan advances Philippines priorities on AI, sustainability
Tycoon Kevin Tan, president and CEO of conglomerate Alliance Global Group Inc., has advanced the Philippine priorities on artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability during the APEC Business Advisory Councill meeting in Thailand.
Read more →Philippines hopes to conclude FTA talks with Canada in November
The Philippines is looking to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada by November, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
Read more →Stocks slip as cautious trading persists
The local stock market declined for a second straight session as investors kept a cautious stance amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.
Read more →The squeeze is back
We all knew it was a temporary ceasefire but the nearly month-long relative calm from June 12 when the US-Iran memorandum of agreement was officially signed by both the US and Iran admittedly lulled some of us into hoping that some kind of modus vivendi could be reached to allow the world to “normalize.”
Read more →Thrift banks sustain profit growth
Thrift banks remain stable and competitive as they expand their balance sheets while adapting to digital transformation, artificial intelligence and tougher cybersecurity demands, according to Chamber of Thrift Banks and Equicom Savings Bank president Jaime Valentin Araneta.
Read more →DICT recognizes efforts to bring connectivity to remote areas
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has recognized efforts to expand reliable mobile connectivity to underserved and geographically isolated communities, honoring initiatives that help bridge the country's digital divide during its Digital Bayanihan Awards.
Read more →Cebuana Lhuillier leads the next era of cross-border payments, unlocking stablecoin rails with Fireblocks
The two companies are building a next-generation payments platform leveraging blockchain technology to deliver faster, efficient, and more accessible financial services.
Read more →Goodbye, SMS OTPs: Banks' move to safer checks and what it means for you
Your bank may soon stop texting OTPs. What comes after this?
Read more →Proposed AI bill gains momentum in Congress
The Philippines is writing an artificial intelligence (AI) law that devotes more of its provisions to building the technology than restricting it.
Read more →Inside Let's Celebrate Expo 2026: What to expect at this year's most curated celebration gathering
From world-renowned creatives and destination weddings to Michelin-recognized hospitality and tomorrow's rising stars, here's why Let's Celebrate Expo 2026 is unlike any celebration event this year.
Read more →Pangandaman appointed CEO of state-owned Islamic bank
Former budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has returned to government after Malacañang appointed her as the new chairperson and chief executive officer of the state-owned Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank.
Read more →DMCI Homes aligns developments with government’s transit-oriented vision
DMCI Homes is reinforcing its commitment to transit-oriented developments (TODs).
Read more →Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 14–20
Diesel and kerosene prices are set to rise by more than P2 per liter starting Tuesday, July 14.
Read more →At least 10 expected to bid for NSCR – DOTr
The country’s largest infrastructure project – the North-South Commuter Railway – is expected to receive at least 10 offers from local and foreign investors for its P229-billion concession on operations and maintenance.
Read more →Beyond AI adoption: Building human-centered organizations
Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology waiting to prove its value.
Read more →Brazil bets on more beef exports to Philippines
Brazil, one of the top suppliers of beef in the Philippines, is betting on the country’s rising urban population and growing incomes to drive the expansion of its beef exports, an industry group said.
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