Peso weakness, food cost seen driving May inflation as high as 7.9% – BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas forecasts inflation for May between 7.1 and 7.9 percent, driven mainly by costlier rice, vegetables, and meat, plus a weaker peso.
SMC: No final call to scrap Boracay Bridge; more consultations planned
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has clarified it has not decided to drop the ₱7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project, contrary to recent reports. The company said it will hold wider consultations with local groups before determining the project’s next steps.
DHL eyes SME export to drive stronger growth
DHL Express Philippines is targeting double-digit growth in 2026, banking on the continued rise of Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs), growing cross-border trade, and steady demand from the country's electronics export sector.
Tatak Pinoy drives auto sector growth push
The Philippines' automotive body builders see the government's Tatak Pinoy program as a chance to put local manufacturing in the fast lane.
Etiqa pays P3.8B insurance claims, deepens trust
Etiqa Philippines paid out P3.8 billion in insurance claims in 2025 and disbursed more than P600 million to healthcare providers, underscoring efforts to strengthen customer trust and reinforce its position in the country's competitive insurance industry.
