The continued weakening of the Philippine peso past the 63 per U.S. dollar threshold is intensifying pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to aggressively tighten monetary policy, with rate hikes now widely anticipated both next week and in December, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands.
Security Bank Wealth and St. Luke’s Medical Center have teamed up to launch a concierge healthcare service, giving clients faster, easier access to medical care and more time for what matters.
Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) is recovering and reusing 50 million liters of water annually across its cement plants in Cebu and Rizal, bolstering efforts to conserve freshwater as climate extremes put pressure on water resources.
PhilWeb Corp., a listed gaming company, is expanding its footprint in the Philippines’ regulated digital gaming market after investee JKS Tech Solutions secured an exclusive partnership with international gaming content provider MegaWin.
The Port of Subic is seeking to expand its role in international maritime trade through a sister-port partnership with the Port of San Diego, opening potential opportunities in cargo transport, cruise tourism and sustainable port operations.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported net income of P48.9 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by sustained loan expansion, stronger fee-based revenues and continued business activity, while higher operating costs and credit provisions tempered earnings.
The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.
Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.
JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.