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Home Credit offers low-cost installment deals on summer essentials

Families feeling the summer heat can now access cooling appliances and gadgets at more affordable rates, as Home Credit Philippines rolls out a nationwide promo with installment plans starting as low as ₱23 per day.

BOP stands as $2.6B deficit in March; reserves dip but remain strong buffer

The Philippines recorded a $2.6 billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in March 2026, pushing the total shortfall for the first quarter to $5.3 billion, signaling that more money flowed out of the country than came in during the period.

VinFast accelerates Philippines e-scooter rollout via dealers

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is stepping up its Southeast Asian expansion, moving aggressively into the Philippines’ high-volume motorcycle market through partnerships with 14 local distributors ahead of its planned commercial launch this June.

Philippine auto sales dip as EV demand accelerates

Vehicle sales in the Philippines weakened in the first quarter of 2026, even as electrified mobility continued to gain momentum, according to industry data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Salmon Group raises $100 million to expand in the Philippines

The Salmon Group has raised US$100 million in fresh funding, marking a major leap in its push to expand across the Philippines’ fast-growing financial services market. The round was heavily oversubscribed, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s rapid rise and long-term vision.

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Vena Energy commits P245.3B to Philippine industrial growth

Singapore-based Vena Energy is advancing P245.3 billion in renewable energy investments in the Philippines, with plans to develop an additional 2.6 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of capacity to meet rising power demand and support industrial expansion.

₱150 plastic tax may raise costs across Philippine economy

A proposed P150-per-kilogram excise tax on single-use plastics could increase costs across the Philippine supply chain, with potential consequences for consumers, small businesses and manufacturers, according to the Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA).

BSP rate call, GCash IPO set tone for volatile market

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Wang wins SJM Macao Open in playoff after last year’s heartbreak

Chinese-Taipei’s Wang Wei-hsuan gained redemption at the $1-million SJM Macao Open, defeating Korean star Sungjae Im in a playoff to claim his first Asian Tour title at Macau Golf & Country Club.
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