Philippine factories roar back into high gear
The Philippines’ manufacturing engine is revving at its fastest clip in more than six years, signaling a decisive turn in the country’s industrial cycle.
MREIT distributable income rises 18% in 2025
MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., saw distributable income climbing 18 percent to P3.7 billion last year from 2024, lifted by higher occupancy and sustained leasing momentum.
DigiPlus chair buys more shares, bets on growth
Chairman Eusebio Tanco has tightened his grip on DigiPlus Interactive Corp., increasing his stake by 63,119,000 shares, equivalent to 1.4 percent of the company’s total issued and outstanding shares.
Middle East turmoil jolts Philippine export outlook
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are sending fresh shockwaves through global trade, and the Philippines is squarely in the blast radius.
Middle East tension, oil rise to test Peso’s resilience
Escalating conflict between the US and Iran has jolted global markets anew, driving crude prices toward seven-month highs of USD 67 per barrel and sharpening risks for oil-importing economies like the Philippines. For the peso, the spike is a familiar stress test: higher energy costs threaten to widen the trade deficit and reignite inflation pressures just as stability seemed within reach.
