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    Arthaland unit to acquire Makati property for P1.49B

    Arthaland Corp. said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zileya Land Development Corp., is acquiring condominium units in the Mid-Land Mansions property from ISOC Land Inc. for a total consideration of P1.49 billion.

    Thrift banks post loan growth just under 15 percent in 2024

    The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) on Tuesday reported strong financial performance for the thrift banking sector in 2024, underscoring its expanding role in inclusive finance and SME support. As of year-end, total assets reached ₱1.10 trillion, marking a 6 percent increase year-on-year.

    Smuggled onions, fish seized in P34M Manila Port bust

    Over P34 million worth of misdeclared agricultural products from China were intercepted at the Port of Manila by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), marking one of the first major test cases under the new Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act.

    PLDT recalibrating leadership lineup, SVP-COO advisor exits

    PLDT Inc., the country’s largest integrated telecommunications group, announced Tuesday the “separation from service” of Senior Vice President Jeremiah de la Cruz, who had recently been appointed—on May 16—as senior adviser to the company's Chief Operating Officer Menardo G. Jimenez. 

    BSP highlights credit surety funds as key to MSME financing

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), is spotlighting the impact of credit surety funds (CSFs) in improving micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) access to financing.

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    Ayala, Spinneys join forces for premium retail

    Ayala Corp., the diversified investment holding company of the Ayala Group,  is partnering with United Arab Emirates‑based Spinneys, a leading premium fresh‑food supermarket chain, to launch Spinneys stores in the Philippines—a move that deepens Ayala’s push to bring global retail standards to Filipino consumers.

    Foreign investments surge, push PH net liabilities higher

    The country's international investment position (IIP) posted a net external liability of US$68.3 billion as of end-June 2025, according to latest figures from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Powerful quake rattles Central Philippines

    A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Bogo City in northern Cebu late Tuesday, September 30, shaking a vast stretch of the Philippines from Camarines Sur in Luzon to Davao del Sur in Mindanao, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

    NLEX Corporation Invests P200 Million in SCTEX Tech Upgrade to Boost Safety, Efficiency

    NLEX Corp. on Tuesday announced a P200 million investment program upgrading the technology along the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) connecting Central Luzon provinces. The improvements are designed to provide motorists with a smoother, safer, and more efficient travel experience.
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