The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is expanding its partnerships in the automotive, housing, and motorcycle sectors to provide more affordable and accessible financing options for Filipino families.
The government would need about P42 billion over the next three months to expand social protection coverage for vulnerable households, Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Monday, as policymakers weigh broader support measures amid ongoing economic pressures.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released an updated list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines, expanding coverage to 2,263 drugs under Republic Act No. 10963 or the TRAIN Law and Republic Act No. 11534 or the CREATE Act, in a move aimed at easing healthcare costs for Filipino patients.
BSB Junrose Corp. is expanding the availability of Brembo motorcycle brake components in the Philippines, tapping rising demand for premium safety and performance upgrades in the fast-growing motorcycle segment.
Century Pacific Food, Inc. delivered steady growth in 2025, leaning on its core branded business to offset softer export demand in a year marked by global uncertainty.
EastWest has expanded its EasyWay digital banking app to let Filipinos open savings accounts and apply for credit cards entirely from mobile devices, removing traditional hurdles to accessing financial services.
GCash, the fintech platform used by 49 million Filipinos or 42% of the population, remains in the early stages of development with significant room to expand into banking and other financial services, according to a senior business adviser.
The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) can give investors a head start by plugging them into 218 established economic zones and 1,777 locator companies already operating along the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas corridor, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted regulatory approval for two key transactions: the direct public offering (DPO) of Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center - Pateros Inc. and the rental pool program of Arthaland Corp., a leading property developer.