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EastWest loan and deposit growth drive strong Q1 results

EastWest Banking Corporation reported a net income of P1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by growth in its core banking businesses despite challenging economic and geopolitical conditions.

Makati Business Club Calls for Urgent Economic Reforms

The Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling for urgent reforms and stronger transparency following the release of the latest GDP figures, which highlight growing economic pressures such as rising oil prices, global uncertainties, and corruption concerns that weaken public trust and limit productive government spending.

InLife celebrates employees at inaugural Excellence Awards

InLife honored outstanding employees and teams during its first-ever InLife Excellence Awards, celebrating those who set high standards in work, service, and leadership. The program recognized individuals and groups who embody excellence, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to InLife’s mission of “bringing a lifetime for good” to Filipinos.

New Lucena port terminal to open, promising faster more affordable travel

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said that the Port of Lucena will soon open its newly expanded Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) aimed at improving comfort, convenience, and efficiency for passengers and tourists.

Converge accelerates expansion with new customer centers in Bohol, Palawan

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is expanding its customer service reach in the Philippines with the opening of new business centers in Bohol and Palawan, aiming to improve access to broadband services and local support.

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Remittances rise to $3.03 billion, giving households a modest lift

Cash remittances rose 1.9 percent to US$3.03 billion in August 2026 from US$2.98 billion a year earlier, showing that money sent home by overseas Filipinos continued to grow, though at a moderate pace. The United States remained the largest recorded source, followed by Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

Tala expands partnerships to reach underserved Filipinos

Tala Philippines is expanding partnerships with financial institutions, payment networks and businesses to widen credit access, as the fintech company looks beyond traditional lending channels to reach borrowers underserved by banks.

Visayas tourism alliance taps Cebu to drive island-hopping

Tourism groups and industry players are positioning Cebu as a gateway to multi-island travel across the Visayas, aiming to extend visitor stays and channel more tourism spending to smaller island economies.

NTC tests flag mobile network failures across Metro Manila

Nearly one in five mobile broadband tests in Metro Manila failed to meet the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) 50 Mbps minimum speed standard, exposing persistent network gaps despite peak download speeds exceeding 400 Mbps.
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