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Taiwan, Philippines to deepen trade ties in 2026

Taiwan is poised to expand its economic footprint and people-to-people links with the Philippines in 2026, building on a year of growing momentum in trade, investment, and community engagement between the two sides.

Philippines climbs global Government AI ranking

The Philippines jumped seven places to 49th in the latest Government AI Readiness Index, cementing its position in the top quantile of 195 countries...

BOI eyes clearing auto tax backlog

The Board of Investments (BOI) is confident it can finally make a major dent in nearly P5 billion worth of unpaid auto tax credits, after the government restored funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program in the proposed 2026 national budget.

Bureau of Treasury set 1Q borrowing blitz

The government is lining up a hefty start to its 2026 borrowing program, targeting P824 billion in the first quarter alone to help fund state spending.

Converge shifts focus to enterprise, strengthens B2B leadership

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. is speeding up its shift from being mainly a fiber internet provider to becoming a full technology company, driven by growing demand from large businesses and enterprises.

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Fashion show marks Japan–Philippines friendship year

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and his wife, Akiko, attended the fashion show “Thread of Dreams,” co-hosted by BENCH/ and the Japan Foundation, Manila.

BPI EV  loans hit P12B on demand surge

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is accelerating its push into electric vehicle (EV) financing, with its loan portfolio climbing 18% to about P12 billion as of end–first quarter, buoyed by stronger demand and improving affordability.

ICFC, JFINEX mold future finance leaders

Developing the next generation of finance professionals now demands more than strong technical skills. It requires real-world exposure, ethical grounding, and the ability to navigate complex, high-pressure environments. 

Sovereign keeps ‘BBB’ rating but outlook cut to negative — BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported Monday that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the country’s “BBB” investment-grade rating but sharply revised its outlook from stable to negative, signaling rising economic risks.
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