Metrobank flags shifts to Asia, alternatives in 2026 asset allocation
Private wealth investors are heading into 2026 with a more disciplined and opportunity-driven approach to asset allocation, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Instead of taking broad market bets, investors are becoming more selective about where they take risks and how they diversify their portfolios.
US signals openness to Philippines free trade pact
The US remains open to a free trade agreement with the Philippines, but Manila is in no rush to seal the deal.
Financial literacy push empowers Quezon City nano-entrepreneurs
More than 200 nano-entrepreneurs got a strong start to 2026 as the Quezon City Small Business Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office (QC-SBCDPO) and BDO Foundation held a free financial literacy and entrepreneurship session at the Amoranto Sports Complex.
Century Pacific lands anew in Forbes’ Best Employers list
Century Pacific Food Inc. has once again earned a spot on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers list, marking its second straight year of global recognition and reinforcing the company’s view that culture is not a soft metric, but a serious business asset.
MacroAsia expands Cebu Footprint with property lease
MacroAsia Corp., the listed aviation-support services arm of the Lucio Tan Group, is deepening its presence at one of the country’s busiest gateways, securing more runway for growth in Cebu.
