The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is striking a carefully ambiguous tone ahead of its 19 February 2026 policy meeting, offering little clarity on its next move even as both inflation and economic growth remain weak.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has awarded Pasig City the 2025 Seal of Protection, recognizing the city’s consistent insurance coverage of public assets and its readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, strengthened its presence in the regional fintech spotlight as it joined high-level conversations at the Money20/20 Asia PH Summit, one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most influential gatherings for financial innovation.
Filinvest Development Corp. is formalizing its transition to low-carbon operations, setting a 2040 net-zero emissions target and placing renewable energy at the center of the strategy.
Live broadcasts within the Senate building showed commotion within the second floor, with gun shots heard and uniformed personnel armed with long fire arms and clad in bulletproof vests trying to secure the area. It remains unclear what happened, with security personnel refusing to reply to media queries.
The Department of Agriculture (Philippines) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources have signed new agreements with Papua New Guinea and the Marshall Islands to strengthen cooperation in the fisheries sector.
The Philippines showcased significant progress in legal and regulatory reforms during the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Steering Committee meeting on May 12, highlighting efforts to create a transparent, competitive, and investment-friendly business environment.