Philippine growth lifts poor, but shocks threaten gains
Economic growth has lifted millions of Filipinos out of poverty over the past 15 years, but many remain close enough to the poverty line to be pushed back by the next serious flood, conflict, or economic shock.
JobStreet survey offers three fixes for pay unhappiness
Fair pay, it turns out, is not quite the same thing as happy pay. Filipino employees may believe they are being paid fairly, but a much smaller share say they are happy with their salaries, highlighting a growing challenge for employers trying to retain talent without simply throwing bigger raises at the problem.
BPI wins four honors at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) took home four major awards at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026: Best Managed Bank in the Philippines; Best Bank CEO for President and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco; Best Retail Bank in the Philippines; and Best SME Bank in the Philippines. The ceremony was held recently at Seda BGC.
Account ownersip is only the first step toward financial inclusion – BSP
True financial inclusion requires moving beyond simple account ownership and digital transaction metrics to achieve meaningful financial health for all Filipinos, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Watsons plots wider EV rollout beyond Metro Manila
Watsons Philippines is putting more electric trucks on the road, turning an initial four-vehicle experiment with logistics provider Mober into a potential blueprint for greener deliveries nationwide.
