Peza Director General Tereso Panga is optimistic about achieving the agency's P300-billion investment approval goal for 2025, citing major pending applications. Read more about the Philippines' economic zone growth.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
Cebu City Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona endorses an ordinance to partner with private firms for waterway cleanup, offering tax credits. A response to severe 2025 flooding.
167 fishermen in Masantol, Pampanga received ₱3,000 fuel subsidy and new fiberglass boats from BFAR and the local government to boost livelihood and the fisheries sector.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
A Davao-based firm invests P500 million in a new convention center in Maa, set to rival SMX Davao. This major project signals robust growth in the city's MICE sector and economy. Read more.
BDO Unibank secures $500 million from a five-year offshore bond sale, oversubscribed by more than 3 times. Funds will support lending and corporate growth. Read the details.
PDIC and Landbank introduce accelerated deposit insurance payout system with enhanced P1M coverage. Learn how this protects your financial ambitions in the Philippines.
PDIC and Landbank introduce a faster deposit payout system with enhanced P1M insurance coverage. Learn how this protects your ambitions and financial security in the Philippines.
BDO Unibank successfully priced USD500 million in five-year senior notes, attracting USD1.6 billion in orders. Learn how this supports the bank's lending strategy in the Philippines.
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.
Landbank of the Philippines secured seven major international awards in 2025, recognized for excellence in banking, diversity, and the leadership of CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. Discover the full story.
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!
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation reports 24% income growth, expands renewable energy portfolio with Bataan solar acquisition to address power reliability and water supply challenges in the Philippines.
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.
New report reveals 98M Filipinos are internet users with 88.5% using digital finance platforms monthly, signaling massive shift toward financial inclusion.
Teachers across Philippines targeted by sophisticated phishing scams via DepEd emails. Learn how to protect yourself and what authorities are doing to address this crisis.
SM Investments Corp. reports P64.4 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, with banking and property units driving growth despite retail challenges. Read the full analysis.
Shell Pilipinas Corp reports P1.3 billion net income for Jan-Sept 2025, up 33% year-on-year. Strong cash flow and premium products drive growth. Read the full financial results.
Davao's banking sector shows robust growth with double-digit lending expansion, signaling strong economic momentum and increased business confidence in the region.
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.
Davao del Sur experiences remarkable growth with population reaching 705,000 and GDP expanding by 4.9% in 2024, driven by agriculture and infrastructure development.
Cebu-based financial institutions project steady credit conditions in Q4 2024, with manageable NPL ratios and sustained business confidence despite global economic challenges.
Renowned economist Fernando 'Perry' Ferreria predicts continued expansion in Philippine manufacturing, driven by strong domestic demand and strategic government initiatives.
EastWest Bank reports impressive 14% profit growth driven by strong consumer lending performance in Cebu and nationwide expansion.