Philippine banks could see their bad-loan ratio rise to as high as 7 percent from 5.6 percent as inflation squeezes household incomes, credit growth weakens, and riskier unsecured loans come under pressure, S&P Global Ratings said.
Vivant Water has begun supplying desalinated water to the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), adding an initial 5 million liters per day to the system as Cebu seeks more reliable sources to meet rising demand.
Australian institutional investors overseeing nearly A$1.4 trillion in assets are in the Philippines this week to scout deals in energy, infrastructure, and other strategic sectors, bringing a potentially deep pool of long-term capital to the country.
The Philippines’ IT-BPM industry is mounting a fresh global investor push to help drive annual revenues past USD50 billion by 2028, with industry groups and corporate partners targeting new markets and higher-value operations.