New alliance boosts sari-sari stores with loans, tech, and wi-fi
Leading digital bank and fintech ecosystem Maya has partnered with retail chain Ultra Mega and connectivity provider GoodApps in a tripartite collaboration aimed at advancing digital financial inclusion for over 100,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)—with a focus on sari-sari stores across the Philippines.
AirAsia Move faces legal heat over Tacloban fare hike
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced plans to file an economic sabotage complaint against Malaysia-based online booking platform AirAsia Move, accusing it of charging exorbitant airfares for domestic flights, notably a recent Tacloban-Manila route that cost over ₱77,000 for two passengers.
Treasury bill yields steady at auction Monday
Treasury bill rates held steady at Monday’s auction as the market awaited fresh inflation data expected to influence the direction of monetary policy.
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D&L Industries rides growth momentum strongly
D&L Industries continues to build on its post-pandemic growth trajectory, reporting a 10 percent year-on-year increase in net income for the first quarter of 2025 to P681 million, buoyed by improving returns from its new Batangas manufacturing facility.
BSP empowers youth with money smarts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched a two-day Economic and Financial Learning Program (EFLP) for students and educators in Bacolod City, aiming to boost financial literacy and help consumers make smarter economic choices.
