Food-driven high inflation, averaging a three-month high of 2.5 percent in November, is forecast to average no higher than 3.1 percent in December, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday.
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) has finalized a deal to increase its stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS), the operator of the country’s bond market trading platform, rose to 61.92 percent, up from 20.98 percent.
When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.
BDO Unibank, Inc. reported a nine‑month 2026 net income of ₱63.6 billion, slightly higher than the ₱63.1 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, with a 13.1 percent return on equity reflecting the bank’s solid core business performance.
China Bank Savings (CBS) is expanding its home financing business through partnerships with three property developers, targeting growing residential markets in CALABARZON and Central Visayas as it seeks to widen access to homeownership.
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is positioning integrated water and energy infrastructure as a way to tackle multiple Philippine needs with fewer, more coordinated investments, spotlighting its Wawa Bulk Water and Power Complex at the World Infrastructure Forum in Madrid, Spain.