GSIS net income jumps 28%, gains go straight to members
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) earned P94.75 billion in the first half of 2026—up nearly 28 percent year-on-year—with total assets rising to P2.05 trillion. Operating costs stayed very low, so 94 centavos of every peso spent went directly to benefits and claims.
Central bank projects inflation no higher than 6.6% in July
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects inflation will fall between 5.6 percent and 6.6 percent. The range reflects competing forces shaping the economy.
The green revolution could leave wildlife in the red
The world needs more minerals to build electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries. But a new study warns that the rush to dig them...
BOI explores China tie-up to boost EV workforce
The Board of Investments (BOI) is seeking to strengthen the Philippines' electric vehicle (EV) talent pipeline through a potential partnership with China's largest automotive vocational education institution, as the government works to attract more EV manufacturing investments.
EV incentives targets manufacturing investments, quality jobs
The government is looking to accelerate the country's electric vehicle (EV) industry with a new incentive program that it says will attract global manufacturers, strengthen local production and create quality jobs.
