Banking & Insurance
BDO declares P5.86B cash dividend, names new comptroller
BDO Unibank Inc., the Philippines’ largest lender by assets, said its board has approved the declaration of a regular cash dividend that total P5.86...
InLife grows net income, premiums in 2024 surge
Insular Life (InLife), the country's first and largest Filipino-owned life insurer, reported improved financial results for 2024, driven by increased insurance revenues and robust sales performance, according to president and CEO Raul Antonio E. Littaua.
ADB bares major Southeast Asia push at regional summits
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda reaffirmed in Malaysia the institution’s strong commitment to advancing regional cooperation and integration at the 16th BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT Summits, highlighting a unified approach to tackling regional challenges while unlocking shared opportunities.
Government posts budget surplus in April, 4-month budget deficit widens
The National Government (NG) recorded a budget surplus of P67.3 billion in April 2025, up 58 percent year-over-year, as tax collections accelerated despite a...
Manulife points to policy tailwinds for PH stocks
Manulife Investment Management is cautiously optimistic of the Philippine equities market, underpinned by stabilizing macroeconomic indicators and signs of a post-election economic rebound. The investment firm points to aligned first-quarter corporate earnings, falling inflation, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as key market drivers.
