Bank lending, liquidity rise in April: steady credit flow supports businesses and households
Bank lending by universal and commercial banks climbed 11.4 percent in April 2026, picking up from the 10.7 percent growth seen in March.
GCash ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push
GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.
AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.
BOI Keeps Investment Lead Despite First-Quarter Slump
The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.
Malacanang not involved in Davao garbage collection suspension; order issued regionally after fatal trash slide
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XI on Friday firmly dismissed false reports claiming President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection in Davao City. Officials clarified the measure was a purely regional decision, with no input or direction from the President.
