Banking & Insurance
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.
Land Bank remits record ₱33.53B to gov’t
The Land Bank of the Philippines has remitted a record-high ₱33.53 billion in cash dividends to the national government this year, the highest among all government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) for the second consecutive year.
BSP Governor Remolona Honored by AICB for Regional Finance Leadership
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been conferred an Honorary Fellowship by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), highlighting his pivotal role in financial modernization and regional policy integration.
InLife acquires 100% of Generali PH
Insular Life (InLife), the country's largest Filipino-owned life insurance company, has completed its acquisition of 100 percent of Generali Life Assurance Philippines (Generali), marking a major corporate milestone in the country’s insurance industry.
