Liquidity, consumption outlook improve despite YTD decline
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Philippines grew by 21.3 percent year-on-year in May, reaching US$586 million from US$483 million in the same month last year, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Smart blocks unregistered crypto exchanges following SEC order
Smart Communications, Inc. has blocked access to ten unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges in compliance with an order from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), following a warning from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about the platforms’ lack of proper license.
Cebu Pacific adds more flights ahead of holiday rush
Cebu Pacific is ramping up its international operations ahead of the Christmas travel surge, announcing increased flight frequencies to four major destinations: Bangkok, Da Nang, Sapporo, and Melbourne.
Philippines, Canada deepen agricultural cooperation
The Philippines and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath Macdonald.
Lender honored for leading green infrastructure in PH
Security Bank and its investment banking unit, Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation, received five accolades at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2025, held at the Four Seasons Singapore. The awards highlight the bank’s significant role in advancing infrastructure and clean energy projects in the Philippines.
