The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in April 2026 to climb sharply, forecasting a range of 5.6 percent to 6.4 percent, signaling intensifying price pressures across the economy.
SM City Nuvali is approaching full leasing commitment months ahead of its planned fourth-quarter 2026 opening, underscoring robust demand for large-scale regional retail developments, according to SM Supermalls leadership.
Globe Business has partnered with Aeris to introduce a new Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at improving connected mobility and enterprise operations in the Philippines.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp., the country’s main coal producer, reported a 12 percent decline in first-quarter net income to P3.8 billion from P4.4 billion a year earlier, as softer coal shipments and weaker power generation offset relatively steady pricing, highlighting operational headwinds even as global coal benchmarks remained firm.
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
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.