Philippine e-commerce app installs rise as paid acquisition falls
Philippine e-commerce apps posted double-digit growth in downloads in the first half of 2026 even as their reliance on paid customer acquisition declined sharply, suggesting stronger organic discovery in the country’s online shopping market.
AMRO warns Philippines faces inflation, investment risks
The Philippines faces a difficult policy balancing act as elevated inflation, weak public investment, and growing pressure on service exports threaten to weigh on economic growth, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
Globe scales up digital investments to power next growth phase
The Philippines has officially attained upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status after nearly four decades as a lower-middle-income economy, surpassing the World Bank’s threshold with a gross national income per capita of US$4,850, exceeding the US$4,636 cutoff.
Pru Life UK relaunches PRULove Wealth Direct
Pru Life UK has officially relaunched its PRULove Wealth Direct plan for a limited time, opening more accessible wealth-building opportunities for Filipinos.
Converge data center gets BOI Green Lane boost
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is set to accelerate its multi-billion-peso Angeles Data Center after securing Green Lane status from the Board of Investments (BOI), clearing regulatory hurdles as the telecommunications company expands into higher-value digital infrastructure.
