Asurion Philippines is scaling up its customer solutions business as it broadens its footprint beyond its long-standing manufacturing and repair operations.
Job demand in the Philippines has remained broadly stable over the past year, even as part-time work and specialized technology roles gain ground, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.
Ayala Land Inc. said it will reduce its capital spending this year to P50 billion, down by more than a third from its earlier plan of P70 billion to P80 billion, as earnings declined.
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) reported a 35 percent drop in net income for the first quarter, falling to ₱489 million from ₱759.78 million a year earlier, mainly due to higher interest expenses linked to its reacquisition of shares from DFI Group.
A local fuel retailer said gasoline and diesel prices iare likely to increase again next week due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
The Philippines has stayed off the United States’ intellectual property watchlist for a 13th straight year, underscoring sustained progress in enforcement even as risks tied to counterfeit goods persist.
Japanese Special Envoy Mr. Kishida Fumio, representing Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, visited the Philippines for high-level talks with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin. The visit highlights Japan’s growing focus on enhancing regional energy security, economic growth, and decarbonization through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC).
On Labor Day, the Makati Business Club (MBC) sounded the alarm on mounting pressures confronting both Filipino workers and employers, as surging fuel and food prices continue to erode real wages and squeeze business margins amid a volatile global backdrop.
Most banks in the Philippines plan to keep their lending standards unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, suggesting continued credit support for the economy despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.