The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has welcomed its newly appointed board of trustees, who took their oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin and immediately held their first board meeting to set priorities for the country’s largest pension fund.
The various fuel retailers will raise the price of petroleum products this week, with gasoline up by P1.70 per liter, diesel by P2.70, and kerosene by P2.10. The adjustments will take effect Tuesday morning, with Seaoil, Jetti, and PTT implementing the hike at 6:00 a.m., and Caltex at 6:01 a.m.
Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards is encouraging Filipinos to start saving without delay. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment to start saving—now's the best time to open an account,” he says.
Average rates on Treasury bills moved in mixed directions at Monday’s auction, as investors reacted to signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve that it may hold off on cutting interest rates in December.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday vowed stronger government support for the country’s banana sector, unveiling a package of interventions to fight the spread of Panama disease and restore competitiveness in global markets.
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei and PHINMA Corporation President and COO Dr. Chito B. Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their contributions to corporate transformation, education and inclusive economic growth.
The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.
FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.