Thrift banks post strong 2025 growth, helps boost PH economic expansion
The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) said Monday that the Philippine thrift banking industry achieved robust growth in 2025, marking continued stability and contribution to national economic development.
South Korea donated vessel helping clean up trash in Manila Bay
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna will lead the inauguration of the MV Nilad on June 30, a modern cleanup vessel donated by the Government of South Korea through KOICA.
Steel sector bets on infrastructure, roadmap for growth
The Philippine steel industry remains cautiously optimistic despite slowing construction activity, pinning its long-term growth hopes on the government's infrastructure pipeline and a long-awaited industry roadmap aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing.
DTI, DOF back PEZA expansion beyond IT hubs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have approved the lifting of the moratorium under Administrative Order (AO) 18, clearing the way for more office developments to qualify as Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) economic zones and expanding location options for information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) investors.
Alas girls rally past Indonesia for Princess Cup bronze
Bronze medals rarely dominate the headlines, but Alas Pilipinas' Under-18 girls made sure this one came with a story worth telling.
