Filipino generosity keeps Philippines among Asia’s philanthropy leaders
Generosity remains one of the Philippines' most durable assets, with new regional studies showing that the country's culture of giving continues to outshine many of its neighbors even as charities grapple with rising costs and growing social needs.
ERC: Meralco refund impact offset by new 36-month coat recovery
The P9.51 billion refund ordered for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will deliver reduced savings because the regulator has also approved a three-year cost recovery charge for the utility, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) confirmed Monday.
BPI marks 175 years of service, innovation, and nation building
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrated its 175th anniversary on August 1, 2026, marking nearly two centuries of service and leadership in the country’s financial sector.
DOE prepares new auction for biomass and off-grid areas
The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing two new rounds of the Green Energy Auction (GEA) to boost renewable energy use across the country.
Treasury bill yields ease as inflation hopes strengthen
The Bureau of the Treasury fully awarded P50 billion worth of Treasury bills on Monday after robust investor demand drove borrowing costs lower across all tenors, signaling growing confidence that inflationary pressures may be easing despite lingering risks from energy prices.
