Mastercard appoints Jason Crasto as country manager for the Philippines
Mastercard has named Jason Crasto as its new country manager for the Philippines, tasked with leading the company’s strategic direction and operations in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital payments markets.
Business events emerge as growth engine for economy
The country's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is emerging as a key driver of inclusive economic growth, aligning closely with national development goals. Business events are increasingly seen as platforms for investment, innovation, and regional cooperation rather than just crowd-generating activities.
Monde Nissin income slips 3% in first nine months
Monde Nissin Corp. reported a 3 percent drop in core attributable income to ₱7.19 billion for the first nine months of 2025, down from ₱7.45 billion a year earlier, mainly due to higher edible oil prices.
PLDT forecasts stronger 3Q earnings on Home, Enterprise growth
PLDT Inc. expects stronger earnings in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the first two quarters, chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Wednesday.
Credit, liquidity conditions stay supportive of economy
Lending by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) continued to grow in September, alongside faster domestic liquidity expansion, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
