Treasury bill yields climbed further at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher returns amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—conflict that has already pushed global oil prices upward and raised fresh concerns about inflation.
Property developer Alliance Global Group, Inc. has reinforced its commitment to nation-building with the record-time completion of the Mactan Expo, a major events facility expected to boost the Philippines’ capacity to host global conventions and exhibitions.
Property developer Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) has partnered with First Gen Corporation to supply geothermal electricity to several of its shopping malls in the Visayas and Mindanao.
The return of the iconic InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to the Philippine capital is poised to sharpen Manila’s appeal in the fast-growing luxury travel market.
Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.
Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.
The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.