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Bitcoin bursts above $68,000, record high comes into view

Bitcoin rallied to a two-year high on Monday, breaking above $68,000 as a wave of money carried it within striking distance of record levels. The price hit a session high of $68,580 and was last at $68,161. Bitcoin hit a record $68,999.99 in November 2021.

ACEN Australia, Marubeni Asian Power sign deal for AUD250M solar project

Philippine-listed renewable energy firm ACEN Corp. said Tuesday its unit, ACEN Australia, signed a cooperation agreement with Marubeni Asian Power Singapore for the joint development of a 200 megaWatt/400 MW-hour battery energy storage system in New South Wales.

ACEN rate adjustment claims could force Meralco to seek adjustments of its own

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said power rates in Metro Manila could go up should regulators allow ACEN Corp. to apply so-called change in circumstance (CIC) claims on its power supply agreements (PSAs) with the distribution utility. 

Japan’s new births fall to record low in 2023 as demographic woes deepen

The number of babies born in Japan fell for an eighth straight year to a fresh record low in 2023, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, underscoring the...

China Bank posts record P22 billion net profit in 2023, up 15%

China Banking Corp., one of the lenders owned by the Sy Group, said Tuesday net profit in 2023 rose 15 percent to a record P22 billion on double-digit growth in net interest income and lower provisions for possible loan losses.

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Maya Crypto lets you start with just ₱1 and win ₱1 million

Curious about crypto but held back thinking it’s too complex or expensive? Maya Crypto changes that — you can buy, sell, and receive supported cryptocurrencies right inside the Maya app, no separate platform needed. You can start purchasing for as little as ₱1, so there’s no big budget required to get started.

Banks stand tough to power local economy 

The Philippine banking sector maintained its solid footing through the first half of 2026, keeping the country’s economic engine running by ensuring a steady flow of money to everyday consumers and growing businesses.

PAL expands long-haul fleet with 9 more Airbus A350-1000s, boosting global reach and passenger experience

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has sealed deals with Airbus and Rolls-Royce to acquire nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, moving forward with its major long-haul fleet expansion. The deal also includes purchase rights for five more planes and a supply of Trent XWB-97 engines, bringing PAL’s total commitment for this aircraft model to 18 units.

Converge net income down 9% in 9 months, enterprise business leads revenue growth 

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. reported a 9 percent drop in net income for the first nine months of 2026, falling to P8.08 billion from P8.9 billion in the same period last year — even as total revenues rose thanks to strong momentum in its enterprise business.

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