Forex reserves climb to $105.9B in August
The country's gross international reserves (GIR) rose to US$105.9 billion in August 2025, reflecting stronger global gold prices and higher investment income, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Eala storms into Guadalajara 125 final, eyes first WTA crown
It was the kind of performance Alex Eala has been quietly sharpening for months: composed, clinical, and merciless when it mattered most.
Alternergy wins bids in green auction
Renewable energy pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corporation announced Friday that it successfully secured five renewable energy projects under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) 4th Green Energy Auction, with winning bids across all three major Philippine island regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Filipino flavors shine in bento-style at Expo 2025 Osaka
At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the Philippine Pavilion offers more than just visual storytelling — it serves up a flavorful immersion into Filipino culture through Hain, a contemporary take-out concept by renowned Filipino restaurant Via Mare.
Bank lending expansion slows in July; BSP eyes liquidity, policy alignment
Bank lending by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) continued to grow in July, albeit at a slightly slower pace, with year-on-year expansion at 11.8 percent, down from 12.1 percent in June, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
