BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.—the largest, second and fourth largest lenders by assets, according to a central bank report—also reported improvements in their nonperforming loan ratios on the growth of the loan portfolio and the steady or lower nonperforming loans.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) posted a sharp rise in investment approvals in the first five months of 2026, driven by a wave of export-oriented and technology-intensive projects that reinforced the country’s position as a regional manufacturing and investment hub.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a major cybersecurity challenge for Philippine enterprises, with experts warning that organizations must overhaul traditional defenses as cybercriminals increasingly deploy AI-driven attacks.
A year ago, Alex Eala's stay in Birmingham ended after a single match. This year, she left with the biggest piece of luggage available: the championship trophy.