Economy
ATRAM, DragonFi expand Filipino access to global investments
ATRAM Trust Corp. and DragonFi Securities Inc. have partnered to widen Filipino investors’ access to professionally managed investment products, including funds offering exposure to international markets.
Golden ABC invests P1 billion in bigger stores
Golden ABC has realized that retail growth is getting less about counting stores and more about making each one worth the trip.
AI demand pushes Philippine electronics exports higher
The Philippine electronics industry is raising its 2026 growth forecast to 10 percent as artificial intelligence, data centers and the technologies powering them drive a fresh wave of demand, putting exports on track to break the USD50-billion mark for the first time.
Business groups warn intimidation could scare investors
Philippine business groups have warned that acts of intimidation and hatred could damage investor confidence, tourism and the country’s global reputation, urging authorities to quickly identify those responsible and enforce the law.
Philippines reserves hold above $100B in July
The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) remained above the psychologically important USD100-billion mark in July, providing the country a sizable external cushion even as the stockpile edged lower during the month.
