Citi expects 2026 to mark a record year for investment banking across Southeast Asia, as accelerating mergers and acquisitions (M&A), artificial intelligence-related financing and capital-market fundraising drive deal activity, with the Philippines among markets accessing international debt investors.
Ten public health and tobacco control organizations have urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen enforcement of restrictions on nicotine product promotions, alleging repeated violations involving IQOS and ZYN sponsorships of entertainment and cultural events.
Opening a bank account in the Philippines is now as simple as ordering a meal online, thanks to BDO Unibank’s fully digital account setup via the BDO Pay app.
The Palawan Group of Companies, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have partnered to expand access to government financial assistance, combining digital payment services with physical payout channels to reach vulnerable Filipinos.