BSP Warns vs. Scammers Posing as Bank Officials
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas warns against fraudsters impersonating its staff to steal money and personal data. Learn how to spot scams and protect yourself.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas warns against fraudsters impersonating its staff to steal money and personal data. Learn how to spot scams and protect yourself.
Philippine National Bank's Trust Banking Group secures top awards for fixed-income expertise at The Asset's Most Astute Investors 2025, highlighting its regional leadership. Discover the team behind this success.
State auditors discovered unauthorized bank accounts and millions in unliquidated cash advances within AFP units. The military has pledged corrective action. Read the full report.
State-owned DBP is recognized as the top GOCC for corporate governance by the GCG for the second consecutive year, scoring 104.17%. Discover how this fuels its mission.
Cebu International Financial Corp. injects P200 million into Aspac Rural Bank to expand credit access for small businesses and enhance digital banking services across the Visayas region.
Outstanding loans from Philippine banks expanded by 10.3% in November 2025. Business and consumer lending showed robust growth, signaling economic activity. Read the full analysis.
BDO Unibank secures back-to-back wins as ASEAN's Most Valuable Banking Brand, with brand value soaring 48% to $3.7B. Discover how its digital push and ESG leadership fuel growth.
Senator Loren Legarda demands decisive action on the Philippines' waste crisis, citing alarming World Bank data linking trash to floods and health risks. Join the call for change.
EastWest Bank partners with PayMongo to offer cheaper digital payments for Filipino businesses. The deal aims to accelerate the country's digital commerce growth. Read more.
The World Bank withdraws funding for Cebu BRT phases 2 & 3 due to slow progress. Local cycling advocates express dismay, fearing a 'white elephant' project. Will the government salvage it?
Cebu Pacific cancels flights booked with stolen credit cards via Facebook groups. The airline urges passengers to book only through official channels to avoid scams and travel disruptions.
Bank Negara Malaysia allocs an extra $620M to aid SMEs, especially first-time borrowers. Total fund now $8.7B. Learn about the strategic shift to guarantee-based financing.
BOF Bank kicks off 2026 with the blessing of its upgraded Candaba branch, featuring a new hybrid solar system. The event highlights sustainable growth for Central Luzon. Discover the future of rural banking.
Security Bank Foundation expanded its education programs in 2025, constructing 62 new classrooms and repairing 128 more to combat classroom shortages and support out-of-school youth in the Philippines.
Davao City sets Jan 5-31, 2026, for mayor's permit renewal at multiple sites. Avoid 25% penalty by filing on time. Online payment via Land Bank is available.
Cebu City Mayor vows to launch the Bus Rapid Transit by 2026 after the World Bank pulls funding, rating the project 'unsatisfactory.' Can the city find new partners?
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go reaffirms the 2026 target for the Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status, citing economic growth strategies and addressing forex challenges. Read the full story.
Cebu Pacific warns passengers against buying tickets from unauthorized sellers on social media after three individuals were arrested for using stolen credit cards. Book directly to avoid being denied boarding.
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.
Authorities intercepted three suspects at Caticlan Airport for using fake credit cards to book Cebu Pacific flights. Learn how to protect yourself from travel scams.
Cebu Pacific warns passengers after three individuals were intercepted at Caticlan Airport for using fraudulent credit cards to book and resell tickets. Book only via official channels to avoid issues.
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.