A 35-year-old sales clerk in Cebu City is behind bars after being caught diverting a customer's payment to her personal bank account. The theft occurred at an engraving shop in Barangay Sambag 2. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
Japan recorded a 322.3 billion yen trade surplus in November as exports rose 6.1%. This strengthens expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate increase. Read the full analysis.
BSP data shows bank loans and money supply expanded in October 2025, signaling robust business and consumer demand. Read the full analysis of the Philippines' credit growth.
A Cebu court dismissed the P150,101 ATM skimming case against three Romanian nationals due to insufficient evidence, including lost CCTV footage and flawed warrants. Learn the details.
The DTI and World Bank are finalizing a technical and financial support program for Philippine exporters to enhance competitiveness and access global markets. Learn about the 2026 initiative.
A new P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
A Cebu court has dismissed the criminal case against three Romanian nationals accused of a P150,000 ATM skimming scheme due to insufficient evidence. Learn why the prosecution's case fell apart.
Security Bank partners with WIZ.AI to enhance customer engagement using conversational AI. The move aims to modernize operations and improve service efficiency.
Maya's CTO Alfred Lo reveals AI is now core financial infrastructure, processing thousands of loans daily to cut defaults and boost inclusive lending. Read how AI reshapes finance.
Security Bank disbursed P99.4B in sustainable loans, beating its 2025 target by 18%. Discover how this fuels Philippines' green transition and creates social impact.
BSP ensures smooth withdrawals above ₱500,000. Learn how new circular simplifies documentation for legitimate transactions and promotes secure banking.
Youth group Anakbayan condemns Davao Bus Project as anti-poor, warning of ₱35 fares and driver displacement. Project faces funding gap despite 2027 target.
Philippine Competition Commission approves Veterans Bank's P2.7-billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank, ensuring no competition concerns in banking sector. Learn more about this major banking deal.
The Philippine Competition Commission approved Philippine Veterans Bank's P2.7 billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank. Learn how this shapes the banking landscape.
EastWest Bank becomes one of the first Philippine banks to launch Google Pay™, enabling faster, safer contactless payments for Android users. Start using digital payments today!
Philippines, ASEAN Secretariat and ADB commit to transport and tourism pilot projects under new BIMP-EAGA-ASEAN Plan of Action. Historic meeting establishes formal link between subregional and ASEAN strategies.
Security Bank's revenue surged 22% to P48.8B in Jan-Sept 2025, with net profit up 7%. Strong retail lending & trading gains fueled growth. Read the full analysis.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas warns against fraudulent text messages with clickable links. Learn how to protect your accounts from scammers using text hijacking techniques.
The World Bank's withdrawal from Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit phases disappoints, reviving past political battles. Will city leaders overcome this setback? Read more.
Visa partners with M2P Fintech and CTBC Bank to accelerate digital transformation of rural banks, expanding financial inclusion for millions of Filipinos through secure digital payments.
Davao's banking sector shows robust growth with double-digit lending expansion, signaling strong economic momentum and increased business confidence in the region.
Petron Corporation reports massive 37% profit surge reaching ₱9.7 billion in first half 2024, driven by strategic expansions and increased fuel demand across the Philippines.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures reports staggering 71% profit surge in Q3 2023, driven by powerhouse performance from energy and food subsidiaries. Discover how strategic diversification continues to deliver exceptional returns.
Metrobank achieves historic P37.3 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, driven by robust loan growth and improved margins. Discover how the Philippines' second-largest private universal bank continues its impressive financial trajectory.
BDO Unibank's holiday promo showers customers with rewards as over 1 million points get distributed in exciting raffle draws. Discover how participants are winning big this season.
EastWest Bank reports impressive 14% profit growth driven by strong consumer lending performance in Cebu and nationwide expansion.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announces its participation in the landmark 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Singapore, marking a significant moment for Philippine economic diplomacy.
The World Bank's sudden withdrawal from the Cebu BRT project deals a devastating blow to the city's traffic decongestion plans, leaving officials scrambling for alternative funding.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation reports impressive 32% profit growth in first 9 months, fueled by strong lending performance and increased fee-based income.