Philippines growth seen steady; inflation near ceiling through 2027
The Philippines is expected to sustain steady economic growth through 2027 despite fallout from the Iran conflict, though inflation could rise toward the upper end of the government’s 2–4 percent target, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office said.
Bank of Commerce posts record profit, ROE at 16-year high
Bank of Commerce, an affiliate of San Miguel Corporation, continued its strong post-IPO trajectory in 2025, posting record financial metrics since its 2022 listing.
Lopez Inc majority seeks audit amid investment questions
The majority bloc of Lopez, Inc., led by Eugenio Lopez III, has called for an audit of the privately-held family holding firm’s books, escalating tensions over recent high-value transactions involving key energy assets.
SSS taps EastWest Rural Bank to expand MySSS Card access nationwide
The Social Security System (SSS) has taken a major step toward expanding financial access, tapping EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) as the first rural bank authorized to issue the MySSS Card—bringing banking services closer to Filipinos in remote and underserved communities.
Philippine Airlines posts strong profitability in 2025
Philippine Airlines maintained solid profitability in 2025, reporting a net income of USD 160.4 million despite a more challenging global aviation environment.
