Philippines Business News
Local business and financial news scraped every 4 hours from BusinessWorld, PhilStar, Manila Times, Rappler, and more.
2384 articles from BusinessWorld
At 88% occupancy, Savya brings the workplace closer to a growing Arca South
Plug-and-play, furnished units up for grabs Location, connectivity, and workplace design have become must-haves for businesses choosing where…
Read more →Philippines sees $315-million hot money outflows in August
THE PHILIPPINES saw over $300 million in short-term foreign investments exit the country in August amid lingering global uncertainty and tighter local economic conditions, preliminary central bank data showed.
Read more →Renewed shocks, El Niño raise risk of inflation expectations de-anchoring
REIGNITED SHOCKS amid the fresh escalation of the Middle East war and the looming “Super El Niño” have heightened the risk of de-anchoring inflation expectations, which economists said could keep the central bank on a tightening path.
Read more →Megawide bets on housing for its next growth phase
MEGAWIDE Construction Corp. is banking on its foray into affordable and socialized housing under the government’s expanded Pambansang…
Read more →Philippine debt service bill plunges in August
THE National Government’s (NG) debt service bill plunged by 88.55% in August as principal repayments fell sharply, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
Read more →Meralco rate hike set for next billing cycle
CUSTOMERS of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) are expected to face higher distribution charges in the next billing cycle after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the utility’s first rate reset in 15 years.
Read more →Three SAF projects in PHL seek equity partners
THREE proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in the Philippines are still seeking equity partners, according to the…
Read more →BDO shares gain amid bargain hunting
SHARES of BDO Unibank, Inc. outperformed the broader market last week, with analysts attributing the gain partly to…
Read more →SEC pushes closer link between sustainability, financial reporting
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for closer integration of sustainability disclosures with corporate financial reporting…
Read more →Jollibee Group, First Gen expand RE deal to 189 stores
JOLLIBEE Group has expanded its renewable energy (RE) partnership with Lopez-led First Gen Corp. to cover 189 company-owned…
Read more →SEC green equity revisions may aid investors — analysts
PROPOSED revisions to the Philippine Green Equity label framework could give investors a more consistent basis for assessing listed companies’ environmental activities, according to market analysts.
Read more →MGEN eyes Meralco power auction for Atimonan coal plant
MERALCO PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is seeking to participate in its parent company’s latest power supply bidding as it…
Read more →Ayala Land sees rail links supporting Vertis North
LISTED property developer Ayala Land, Inc. expects the expansion of Metro Manila’s rail network to improve access to…
Read more →Villar’s majority switch raises doubts over impeachment court impartiality
SENATOR Mark A. Villar’s transfer to the Senate majority could undermine public confidence in the impartiality of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial, political analysts said, amid investigations involving his family’s business interests.
Read more →Philippines urged to boost defense spending despite military pact with France
THE PHILIPPINES should invest more in military equipment and technology to counter Chinese maritime pressure despite expanding its defense cooperation with France, security analysts said.
Read more →Rushed 2027 budget poses bigger economic risk than delays — analysts
THE PHILIPPINES faces greater economic risks from a poorly scrutinized 2027 national budget than from a temporary budget reenactment, analysts said, as Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial threatens to disrupt congressional deliberations.
Read more →CHED flagged over P6.6-B unused funds
THE COMMISSION on Higher Education (CHED) failed to use P6.61 billion in available funds in 2025, delaying scholarship…
Read more →Two Filipinos hurt in Riyadh attack
AT LEAST TWO Filipinos were injured following an Oct. 10 missile and drone attacks on an international airport…
Read more →Calabarzon workers to get higher pay
DOMESTIC WORKERS in Calabarzon will receive a P750 monthly pay hike while private sector employees will get daily…
Read more →VP vows stronger regional cooperation against drug trafficking
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday said the Philippines should strengthen law enforcement and intelligence-sharing with Southeast Asian…
Read more →Credit card expenses did not involve public funds, VP’s spouse says
THE husband of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday rejected the House prosecution’s attempt to link his personal…
Read more →PEZA sees record investment approvals this year
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will “definitely” set a new record for investment approvals this year, driven…
Read more →Mental health group opposes blanket social media ban for minors
The Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA) on Friday said a blanket social media ban for children under…
Read more →