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DTI sees strong demand for P4-B MSME fund

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque reported strong early demand for the government’s P4-billion financing program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), signaling growing business confidence and urgent financing needs.

DocTax highlights clarity gap as tax deadline looms

As the April 15 filing deadline approaches, fintech firm OneCFO Group is drawing attention to a persistent hurdle among Filipino taxpayers: turning available tax information into clear, practical guidance.

Citicore boosts capacity with new Pangasinan solar plant

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has switched on its 125-megawatt-peak solar facility in Pangasinan, lifting its total gross installed capacity to 794MWp and reinforcing the Luzon grid ahead of peak summer demand.

Gov’t can fund initial crisis aid, needs backup

The Philippine government can bankroll its initial response to emerging global shocks using existing funds, but may need congressional support to include a special appropriation if pressures persist, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan told lawmakers on Monday.

Over 1-M bank accounts hacked as cybercrime shifts to stolen logins

More than one million online banking accounts were compromised in 2025 as cybercriminals shifted tactics toward stealing login credentials and reusing stolen data, according to a new report from Kaspersky. The report shows attackers are moving away from traditional banking malware on computers and instead relying on social engineering schemes and dark web marketplaces, while threats targeting mobile devices continue to rise.

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EastWest simplifies bank access via app with full digital account opening, credit card applications

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 still in early growth cycle, eyes banking expansion 

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.

PEZA: Luzon corridor offers ready industrial base

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).

SEC greenlignts ACE Medical’s direct public offering

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.
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