InLife Wins Two Awards at ESGBusiness Awards 2025
Insular Life (InLife), the country's first and largest Filipino life insurance company, received two prestigious honors at the ESGBusiness Awards 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Inflation seen rising, BSP likely to hold rates steady amid lingering external risks
Inflation likely rose to 1.9 percent year-on-year in September from 1.5 percent in August, driven by higher food prices following recent tropical storms that damaged agricultural output.
September rice supply higher, prices lower
The Philippines' total rice inventory rose to 2.07 million metric tons at the end of September—coinciding with the start of the wet season harvest and a two-month import ban aimed at supporting palay prices.
Cebu Pacific seeks more Australia flights
Cebu Air Inc., operator of Cebu Pacific, has filed a petition with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) seeking additional flight entitlements to Australia to accommodate rising demand for tourism and trade.
In Memoriam: Xavier P. Loinaz (1940–2025) Visionary leader, banking pioneer, and beloved mentor
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) mourns the passing of Mr. Xavier P. Loinaz, former president and CEO, whose visionary leadership helped shape not only the institution but the Philippine banking industry at large. He passed away in 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of innovation, integrity, and service.
