The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has signed a landmark loan facility agreement with Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) to strengthen financial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The partnership aims to help local businesses access the capital they need to grow, create jobs, and drive economic activity in communities outside major cities.
The Philippines is seeing rapid growth in sustainable finance as investments in renewable energy and green infrastructure pick up pace, supported by strong regional demand and increasing interest from global lenders such as ING.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched a Leave Donation Program that allows employees to donate unused vacation leave to co-workers dealing with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Clark Water and Laguna Water, two non-East Zone units of Manila Water, were named Climate Smart Utilities for 2025 by the International Water Association (IWA) during the IWA Water and Development Congress in Bangkok from December 8 to 12, 2025.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is helping Filipino entrepreneurs and young Filipinos build strong financial habits through its #EarlyGIFTChallenge, a financial education campaign focused on early planning and smart money management.
Polish shipbuilder JPP Marine is exploring potential investment opportunities in Philippine economic zones, signaling growing momentum in trade and industrial cooperation between the Philippines and Poland.
Smartrade is trying to change the way Filipinos approach trading. Instead of chasing quick wins, the learning firm pushes beginners to study, practice, and respect the market.
The trading world has turned impatience into a business model. Scroll any social feed and you’ll see promises of instant wins, luxury lifestyles, and financial freedom on demand. Charts blink, testimonials shout, urgency sells—but thought rarely does. In this culture, patience is often seen as a liability rather than a virtue.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the first carrier in Southeast Asia to operate the next-generation widebody aircraft as part of its long-term fleet modernization and global expansion plans.