Feasibility study completed for Taguig SEED transit hub
The Department of Transportation and Department of Education, in partnership with the British Embassy in Manila, have completed the feasibility study for the SEED Transit Oriented Development Project in Taguig City. The study was formally turned over at the UK’s infrastructure projects ceremony on Tuesday, marking a key step toward building more accessible and sustainable urban communities.
TPB wraps up Camiguin tourism program, boosts dive sector
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has successfully concluded its Domestic Tourism Invitational Program (DTIP) held in Camiguin, Northern Mindanao in July. The event brought together 11 tour operators and travel agents affiliated with TPB for an Open Water Dive Course, designed to build the country’s reputation as a top diving destination. Camiguin was chosen as the host site shortly after it became the only Philippine location included in The New York Times’ latest “52 Places to Go” list.
CBS earnings stay resilient as lending fuels first-half growth
CBS posted a net income of P1.19 billion in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of its core lending business as loan growth helped cushion the impact of global geopolitical uncertainties and a challenging domestic economic environment.
Technical issue temporarily takes down central bank website
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) site is temporarily offline as technical teams address an unexpected system disruption.
SSS raises Century Properties stake to nearly 10%
The Social Security System (SSS) has increased its stake in Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) to about 9.9 percent, deepening its investment in the listed property developer and signaling continued institutional confidence in the company's long-term growth strategy.
