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.
As ride-hailing demand continues to expand across the Philippines, the biggest obstacle for many aspiring drivers remains the steep upfront cost of acquiring a vehicle.
Digital lender Tala Philippines has introduced a new in-app feature that gives borrowers greater visibility into their credit journey, a move aimed at reducing financial uncertainty while encouraging responsible borrowing and long-term financial planning.
A new assessment by the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) reveals that the Philippines’ ube, or purple yam, value chain holds significant growth opportunities, yet requires coordinated action to address critical structural and operational challenges.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has achieved nearly half of its P300-billion investment approval target for 2026 after first-half commitments almost doubled, signaling sustained investor confidence as global manufacturers continue shifting supply chains toward Southeast Asia.