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.
Metrobank holds steady at P24.9 billion first-half 2026 income despite challenges
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., or Metrobank, reported a steady net income of P24.9 billion for the first half of 2026, delivering stable earnings even as the broader business environment remained difficult for the banking sector.
Slower bank lending, softer liquidity point to cautious economy
The engine powering the nation's money supply in June slowed its pace as both corporate and individual borrowers took a step back. Growth in loans from universal and commercial banks eased to 9.8 percent year-on-year, down from a faster 12.1 percent sprint in May.
HashMicro rolls out AI OS for Philippine enterprises
Enterprise software provider HashMicro has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) operating system in the Philippines, betting that businesses are ready to move beyond experimenting with AI and begin embedding it into core operations.
