BSP cited for advancing trusted, resilient banknotes
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has been awarded Currency Manager of the Year by Central Banking, a UK-based publication serving the global central banking community. The recognition underscores BSP’s leadership in ensuring a reliable and secure currency supply for the expanding economy, with a focus on innovation and international collaboration.
Asticom CEO charts digital, people-first future for outsourcing industry
Asticom president and CEO Mharicar Castillo-Reyes has unveiled a forward-looking vision for the Philippine outsourcing industry, one anchored in digital transformation, strategic scalability, and a people-first approach.
DA flags smuggled onions in Paco over public health risk
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned against buying illegally imported onions—often noticeably larger than locally grown allium—after samples collected last week from the Paco Public Market in Manila tested positive for E. coli.
RCBC consumer loans soar on auto and housing boom
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) reported a 39 percent expansion in its consumer loan portfolio for the first quarter of 2025, driven by robust expansion in auto and housing loans.
Grab, DOTr tackle fuel price woes
In a bid to counter rising fuel prices, Grab Philippines has launched a wide-ranging transport resilience strategy in close coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), targeting both immediate relief for drivers and longer-term industry sustainability.
