The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is expected to post modest gains of just 3 percent to 5 percent by year-end from its current level of 6,100, largely driven by the seasonal Christmas spending surge, according to Eduardo Francisco, president of BDO Capital and Investment Corp.
The consumer financing firm Home Credit has built up a loan portfolio worth P100 billion in the 12 years since its founding as industry disruptor in 2013.
The Lopez-led First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) and 12 of its locators have been recognized as top contributors to local taxes and employment in 2024, underscoring their key role in driving economic growth in Santo Tomas City.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has declared Camarines Sur free from avian influenza, five months after the province’s last recorded case of the highly pathogenic H5N9 bird flu virus.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily suspended its uniform policy for all personnel, citing security concerns amid ongoing investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control projects.
A knife-related shooting at Iloilo International Airport has forced an uncomfortable reckoning inside aviation security circles: what happens when systems meant to stop danger at the door allow it to fester into a crowded terminal.
More than 247,000 metric tons (MT) of imported rice have been in stock as of January 22, 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), underscoring the government’s efforts to manage food supply while protecting local farmers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of criminal charges against Opsytech Corp., its president, and two agents for illegally soliciting investments from the public.
After more than 20 years in service, Navy Cmdr. Juphett Navida opted for early retirement so he could spend more time with his family after years of deployment in remote and high-risk areas. While considering his next step, he joined a weeklong training under Saludo sa Serbisyo, Ayala Corporation’s flagship program that supports the country’s uniformed personnel in preparing for life after service.