The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up oversight of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects to make sure public funds lead to real, long-lasting benefits for farmers and fisherfolk—lower costs, better incomes, and stronger rural development.
Most banks plan to keep their lending rules unchanged in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey. This suggests banks remain cautious, but not significantly more restrictive, as the economy moves into 2026.
MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), partnered with Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) to donate learning tools and school supplies to San Pedro Central Elementary School in Laguna.
Consumers can now make their daily transactions work for them as BDO Pay rolls out promos that let payments pay for themselves. Instead of simply settling bills or shopping, users earn rewards and discounts with every transaction, adding extra value to routine spending.
Globe Telecom Inc. and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have signed an agreement to make sure communication services stay up and running in Metro Manila even during large-scale disasters, including a worst-case earthquake.
Once upon a time, Valentine’s Day meant a quick dash to the mall, a last-minute bouquet, and a box of chocolates grabbed in mild panic. Today, romance has upgraded its operating system.
Security Bank Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to extend priority banking privileges and a special time deposit rate to foreign and returning Filipino retirees applying for the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV).
Thai fiber cement maker Sherpa Public Company Limited is gearing up for a second expansion phase in the Philippines, signaling deeper confidence in the country’s construction and housing boom.
Villar Land Holdings Group is facing a slew of legal charges, including insider trading and market manipulation, after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed criminal complaints against one of the country’s most politically powerful and wealthiest families.