The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines is calling for faster development of the country’s capital markets, warning that sustaining economic growth will require broader, more reliable sources of long-term funding.
Fuel prices across the country are expected to rise sharply this week, with diesel likely to see another double-digit increase, according to a local fuel retailer.
The Bureau of Customs’ 2025 lists of top importers at the Port of Batangas and the Manila International Container Port (MICP) reveal more than a split in economic roles—they show how location dictates the direction, speed, and cost of trade.
Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. announced it has completed its National Digital Infrastructure, a major network designed to support advanced technologies and boost the country’s role in the global digital economy.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Infrastructure will roll out a two-month toll rebate program for select public utility vehicles (PUVs) and cargo trucks using the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and STAR Tollway.
Projects endorsed under the government’s Green Lane Initiative are beginning to transition from approvals to execution, signaling early traction in the Philippines’ efforts to accelerate strategic investments across priority sectors.
Metro Manila, the country’s main economic and cultural center contributing 31.2 percent of national GDP, is seeing a major boost in digital connectivity as Globe accelerates network upgrades across the region.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has raised a record P20.5 billion from its Series G ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, underscoring strong investor appetite for Environmental, Social, and Governance-linked debt despite a volatile rate environment.
Prime Media Holdings, Inc. has secured regulatory approval to streamline its capital structure, following the retirement of a class of preferred shares.