Most banks in the Philippines plan to keep their lending standards unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, suggesting continued credit support for the economy despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.
Asurion Philippines is scaling up its customer solutions business as it broadens its footprint beyond its long-standing manufacturing and repair operations.
Job demand in the Philippines has remained broadly stable over the past year, even as part-time work and specialized technology roles gain ground, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.
Ayala Land Inc. said it will reduce its capital spending this year to P50 billion, down by more than a third from its earlier plan of P70 billion to P80 billion, as earnings declined.
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) reported a 35 percent drop in net income for the first quarter, falling to ₱489 million from ₱759.78 million a year earlier, mainly due to higher interest expenses linked to its reacquisition of shares from DFI Group.
Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.
Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.
Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.
The continued weakening of the Philippine peso past the 63 per U.S. dollar threshold is intensifying pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to aggressively tighten monetary policy, with rate hikes now widely anticipated both next week and in December, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands.