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BSP rolls out cloud support for rural banks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is rolling out technical assistance that will help qualified rural banks migrate from legacy information technology systems to cloud-based core banking platforms, strengthening their resilience and competitiveness amid rapid digitalization.
Read more →Emperador rejoins FTSE global index
Emperador Inc. is rejoining the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, while several firms are being downgraded.
Read more →How well do you understand Kaizen?
Imagine unlocking a superpower that transforms ordinary routines into engines of extraordinary progress, but without overhauls, massive budgets or overnight miracles.
Read more →Late-session buying buoys stocks
Late-session buying buoyed the Philippine Stock Exchange index to a positive finish yesterday, even as trading remained cautious most of the day.
Read more →Makro charts Philippines comeback in 4 ALI estates
Makro is making a major comeback in the Philippines with four new stores rising within Ayala Land Inc. mixed-use estates.
Read more →Miners back minerals framework
Local miners have voiced their support for the government’s plan to create a national critical minerals framework to boost mining investments in the country.
Read more →PAGCOR income seen to drop 91%
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is estimating a 91-percent decline in full-year net income this year, as the Middle East crisis and the removal of e-wallet links to online gambling platforms sapped gambling activity.
Read more →SEC pushes next wave of capital market reforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission is lining up its next phase of reforms after what it considers as a successful first year in office of SEC chairperson Francis Lim, who focused on cutting regulatory costs and streamlining processes.
Read more →‘System loss charges stay until next year’
The Department of Energy yesterday said the complete removal of system loss charges is unlikely before President Marcos delivers his final State of the Nation Address next year.
Read more →P1-billion boost for Project NOAH targets early flood warnings
Of the amount, P935 million will support research services, while P65 million will fund general management and supervision.
Read more →Jobstreet by SEEK reveals 80% of Filipinos feel fairly paid, but only 59% are happy with their salary
Despite ongoing cost-of-living challenges and inflationary pressures, the Philippines emerges as one of the regional leaders in salary optimism.
Read more →Fuel prices to rise again in last week of August
Motorists face another round of fuel price increases starting Tuesday, August 25.
Read more →Grenada opens Honorary Consulate in Manila
Grenada has officially established an Honorary Consulate in Manila, marking a significant development that deepens the diplomatic relations between the two island nations.
Read more →Trump admin predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada
Canada said it would retaliate with levies targeting US steel and dairy industries.
Read more →Hong Kong's new frontier: Where the Philippines grows global
In little more than a decade, the Philippines has built a formidable dual engine of growth—a manufacturing base exporting electronics and components to every major market, powered by one of the world's largest and youngest English-speaking workforces.
Read more →Smart gains mobile video experience award
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has been recognized by Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the second consecutive year.
Read more →BSP widely expected to hike rates by 25 bps
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting on Thursday as above-target inflation, a weak peso and mounting external risks outweigh concerns over a sharp slowdown in economic growth.
Read more →Budgetary support to GOCCs surges in H1
Government subsidies to state-owned corporations more than doubled in the first half of 2026, driven largely by the restoration of funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
Read more →DOE: 40 erring power firms face suspension
The government is cracking the whip on non-compliant power generation companies, with at least 40 gencos facing suspension for continuing to snub show-cause orders (SCOs).
Read more →Farm group urges priority support for local producers
The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) has called on the government to prioritize support to local producers affected by the recent storms that battered the country.
Read more →Fitch sees slower Philippines fiscal consolidation
The Philippines may take a slower fiscal consolidation path as sluggish economic growth complicates the country’s ability to trim its budget deficit, according to Fitch Ratings.
Read more →Lies, damn lies and statistics
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.”
Read more →Market to remain volatile
Volatility is expected to prevail in the local market this week, with investors keeping an eye on the results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s upcoming policy meeting.
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