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Treasury bill yields rise slightly; demand remains strong

Treasury bill yields continued to climb at the auction Monday, with inflation in February expected to rise after slowing down in January.

Manila Water subsidiary secures $110 million loan from foreign banks

Manila Water subsidiary Manila Water Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has secured a three-year term loan for USD110 million from Mizuho Bank and from the Dutch financial services giant ING.

Former regulations officer sits as new SEC commissioner

Former colleagues welcomed back Hubert Dominic B. Guevara as commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission on his first day in office on Monday, vice Kelvin Lester K. Lee, whose term has ended.

Ombudsman suspends 139 NFA officials amid rice sale probe; DA chief takes over as NFA administrator

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday implemented the preventive suspension ordered by the Ombudsman against 139 officials of the National Food Authority (NFA) amidst the ongoing investigation into alleged disadvantageous sale of rice buffer stocks.

Rebranded Manila Harbor Center transitions as Manila Multipurpose Terminal

The Manila Harbor Center has shed its old name, adopted a new logo and goes about its business as the Manila Multipurpose Terminal. The transition reflects its growth trajectory and strengthens the connection to its parent firm, the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI). 

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P15-B World Bank loan to boost water access

The Philippines has secured nearly P15 billion in World Bank financing to expand clean water and sanitation services in underserved communities, as growing climate risks heighten concerns over water security.

DOTr invites European investors to join PH transport projects

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is calling on European businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country’s transport infrastructure, with the goal of better mobility and easier daily commutes for Filipinos.

CALAX nears completion, poised to reshape regional trade

MPCALA Holdings Inc. is advancing the final stretch of the 45-kilometer Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), bringing closer a continuous transport corridor expected to ease road congestion and improve logistics links across two of Southern Luzon’s key industrial provinces.

EU, PH hold second security and defense dialogue in Manila

The European Union and the Philippines convened their second Security and Defence Dialogue in Manila on today. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rules-based international order and deepened discussions on regional security, with strong focus on maritime security, freedom of navigation and respect for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The dialogue follows the EU’s announcement of its first European Peace Facility assistance in Asia, a €15 million support package for the Philippines, underscoring the bloc’s commitment to regional stability. The meeting was co-chaired by Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss of the European External Action Service and Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo Herrera-Lim. For Filipinos, this partnership means stronger support for maritime rights, improved regional peace and security, and tangible resources to help keep communities safe.
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