The Philippine Statistics Authority said the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector produced goods worth P1.79 trillion in 2025 at constant 2018 prices, with Central Luzon emerging as the top contributor.
China Banking Corp., the country’s 5th largest lender by assets, sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter, posting a net income of P6.8 billion, up 4 percent year on year, as lending and deposit activities continued to drive performance despite a still evolving interest rate environment.
Alex Eala has kicked off her Madrid campaign off to a good start, easing into the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open with a composed 6-3, 6-3 win over Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government is taking immediate steps to ensure a steady power supply in Catanduanes amid ongoing challenges faced by local power provider Sunwest Water and Electric Co. (Suweco).
The Philippines will adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology as part of a push to modernize the country’s digital payments system, starting with faster government aid disbursements through Land Bank of the Philippines and potentially extending to cross-border payments.
EastWest wrapped up a successful run as the official credit card partner for the 2026 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), delivering exclusive deals and flexible payment solutions to attendees throughout the three-day event. Held from September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the country’s longest-running travel trade exhibition drew over 20,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors featuring destinations, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences from across the Philippines.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely present themselves as BSP officials or employees to deceive people.
Smart Communications has introduced the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a dedicated card designed to work with open-line home WiFi routers, as well as compatible Smart and PLDT Home WiFi devices with expired or inactive SIMs. Priced at just P99, the package includes 2GB of non-expiring data, creating an accessible option for households seeking reliable internet access.