Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is speeding up the digital transformation of business financing, with transactions under its Digital Supply Chain Financing Program growing more than three times in value during 2025. This sharp increase shows that more companies and suppliers across the country are choosing to use the service.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has introduced a new policy to unlock an estimated ₱38 trillion in production value from Philippine forests between 2027 and 2052, aiming to create jobs and raise rural incomes while protecting natural resources. DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-34 sets clear rules to identify and develop suitable forest lands through responsible, climate-friendly investments.
Integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) posted higher second-quarter earnings as a strong rebound in its power business more than compensated for weaker coal production, highlighting the benefits of its integrated business model amid volatile energy markets.
Aboitiz Foundation is growing its partnerships with local groups across Cebu to boost community-led forest restoration under its CarbonPH climate initiative. Working with officials in Danao City and Balamban, the foundation is providing training and resources to help residents restore forests while building sustainable livelihoods.
The Departments of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Agriculture (DA) have intensified joint market inspections to keep rice and other essential goods fairly priced, signaling closer government oversight as authorities seek to contain food inflation and protect consumers' purchasing power.
Treasury bill yields were mostly higher at Monday’s auction as investors appeared to price in the possibility of tighter monetary policy ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ interest rate-setting meeting later this week.
Roxas and Co. Inc. has secured a P1.93-billion term loan from China Banking Corp., a key step to strengthen its finances and support long-term growth, the company disclosed Monday. Proceeds will refinance existing debt across the parent firm and its subsidiaries and fund general operations, giving the group more financial room to advance its turnaround plan.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized 10 outstanding institutional partners from South Luzon during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held on August 24, 2026. The awardees were honored for their strong support of the BSP’s currency management programs, including the Cash Service Alliance, as well as their efforts in promoting digital payments and expanding financial literacy among businesses, students, and local communities.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has estimated that at least ₱7.5 billion in investments will be required to fully eliminate non-technical systems loss across the country’s power network, even as it launched the Brigada Kontra Jumper program on Monday to curb electricity theft and related abuses through the eGovPH digital platform. Systems loss refers to the gap between energy produced and energy delivered, split into technical losses—an unavoidable physical effect of power transmission—and non-technical losses, driven primarily by illegal connections, meter tampering, and power pilferage. These losses are currently passed on to all consumers as a uniform charge collected by distributors and electric cooperatives, making the issue a direct financial concern for every household and business.