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Bank lending accelerates amid ample liquidity

Bank lending in the Philippines accelerated in May, underpinned by continued domestic liquidity expansion, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

EastWest Bank secures Great Place To Work® Certification for 2025

East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) has been Certified by Great Place To Work® for 2025, marking a major milestone in its ongoing people-first transformation.

DITO named fastest mobile network in PH by Opensignal

DITO Telecommunity has been recognized as the fastest mobile network in the Philippines, according to the April 2025 Mobile Network Experience Report by Opensignal, a global authority in mobile analytics.

Trade deficit in agricultural goods narrows in May—PSA data

The Philippines saw the trade deficit for agricultural goods trade narrowed in May, as exports of farm goods rise and the value of imports declined during the period.

PH reserves edge up to $105.3B in June

The country's gross international reserves (GIR) inched up to US$105.3 billion in June 2025 from US$105.2 billion in May, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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PLDT secure indigenous approval for Palawan undersea cable project

Telecom giant PLDT Inc. has officially secured the backing of the Tagbanua Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICC) for its new undersea fiber-optic project, clearing a major path to boost internet reliability across Palawan.

Ex-Finance chief Pardo urges business to invest, hire despite headwinds

Former finance secretary and Philippine Stock Exchange chairman Jose T. Pardo called on the private sector Wednesday to keep investing and hiring, even amid rising inflation, warning that economic recovery cannot wait.

Gov’t roll out ₱150-million cash aid for 30,000 Lalamove drivers

Thousands of Lalamove partner drivers in Metro Manila have started receiving ₱5,000 each in government financial aid as part of a massive, three-day distribution drive led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

East Service Road upgrades pave future connectivity 

Construction has officially commenced along the East Service Road near Arca South in Taguig City, signaling the start of preparatory infrastructure works designed to support major transport projects shaping southern Metro Manila.
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