Philippine shares are expected to trade cautiously in the coming weeks as the second-quarter earnings season begins, shifting investors' focus from recent market gains to whether corporate profits can withstand persistent inflation, the prospect of further monetary tightening, and rising geopolitical risks.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the country's gross international reserves (GIR) remained robust at USD104.8 billion as of end-June 2026, providing a solid financial buffer despite easing from USD110.8 billion at the close of 2025. The central bank said the reserve level remains more than sufficient to support the economy against external shocks while ensuring the country's ability to meet import requirements and service foreign debt obligations.
Inflation eased for a second straight month in June, offering consumers and businesses some relief from elevated prices, but a pickup in underlying price pressures could keep the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on course for another interest rate increase.
Government securities yields mostly climbed at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) surprise 25-basis-point rate increase, although strong demand continued to underscore ample market liquidity.
Financial independence has long been a personal aspiration for many Filipinos, but experts say achieving it requires more than earning a higher income. The path often begins with building financial security through greater access to financial services and a stronger understanding of money management.
Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, was often portrayed carrying an olive branch. Ironically, her modern namesake has arrived carrying semiconductor blueprints, investment pledges—and a healthy dose of controversy.
More than 200 Filipino exporters gathered under one roof this week, turning the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Bagong Pilipinas National Exporters' Fair 2026 into a showcase of how local businesses are finding new opportunities despite an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.
Food producer Bounty Fresh Group is looking beyond the country's biggest urban centers for its next phase of restaurant growth, expanding into emerging cities and municipalities where competition is lighter and consumer demand continues to rise.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp. has awarded Petron Corporation the contract to design, build, operate and maintain a new Jet A-1 fuel farm at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport to support the facility’s rising passenger numbers and flight movements.