Banking & Insurance
BPI holds economic briefing in Bataan, highlights Central Luzon growth outlook
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) gathered local business leaders and investors for an economic briefing focused on the outlook for Central Luzon and emerging investment opportunities in the region.
GSIS to offer solar panel loans for gov’t workers
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will soon launch a loan program to help government employees install solar panels in their homes.
FDI inflows reach $7.8 Billion in 2025, signaling investor confidence
Foreign direct investments (FDIs), often seen as a key indicator of a country’s economic health, brought net inflows of US$560 million into the Philippines in December 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
New program gives IT-BPM workforce tools to build savings and credit history
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and digital financial platform Maya have launched a program to improve financial access for nearly 1.9 million digital Filipino workers. The initiative aims to provide savings tools and responsibly structured credit products, such as credit cards, to qualified employees in the IT-BPM sector.
Filinvest Land Taps Banks For P11.6B Bonds
Filinvest Land Inc. has tapped a consortium of major banks to underwrite and arrange a planned bond offering of up to P11.57 billion, as the Gotianun Group’s property arm returns to the debt market to support expansion.
