China Bank profit up 10%, assets reach ₱1.7T
China Banking Corp. on Thursday reported consolidated net income of ₱20.2 billion for the first nine months of 2025, a 10 percent increase from the same period last year. This translated to a 15.3 percent return on equity and 1.6 percent return on assets, among the highest in the industry.
Unemployment up slightly in September, fewer job seekers
The country’s unemployment rate inched up to 3.8 percent in September 2025 from 3.7 percent a year earlier, equivalent to 1.96 million Filipinos without work, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Thursday. Despite the slight uptick, the number of jobless declined from 2.03 million in August, suggesting some improvement in hiring momentum.
Rice, poultry lift farm output in 3Q—PSA
The Philippines’ agriculture and fisheries sector posted moderate growth in the third quarter, buoyed by stronger rice and poultry production that offset declines in...
Seagate shares soar after debt deal
Shares of Seagate Technology climbed 10 percent on Wednesday after the data storage company announced a USD500 million debt exchange agreement, a move seen by investors as easing its near-term financing pressure.
Higher enrollment boosts STI Holdings FY net income 38%
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (STI Holdings), the country’s largest private school network, reported strong financial results for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025, supported by higher enrollment and steady operational gains.
