EastWest profit surges on strong momentum
East West Banking Corp., the country’s 11th largest lender by assets, capped 2025 with a 21 percent jump in net income to P9.2 billion, powered by robust core revenues, double-digit fee growth and tighter cost discipline, underscoring the bank’s expanding earnings engine in a competitive market.
When safety grounds flights, bills soar
Gilbert had barely settled into his seat on a Friday evening flight bound for Manila, pleased to be heading home after several days of meetings in Mindanao. An hour later, the single-aisle jet remained parked on the tarmac at Francisco Bangoy International Airport, engines silent, cabin restless.
US tariff ruling eases export strain
The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) hailed a sweeping 6-3 decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down former President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, calling it a decisive lift of an unfair burden on Philippine exporters.
Honda merger ignites Philippine expansion
Newly-merged Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) is accelerating its manufacturing push, unveiling a major expansion in motorcycle engine components as it doubles down on its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.
FPIC process begins for proposed exploration project in Abra
The required Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) process has officially started for a proposed mineral exploration project in Sal-lapadan, Abra.
