Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. reported a dramatic increase in net income, reaching ₱659 million for the five-month period ending May, a significant leap from just ₱16 million in the same period last year.
U.S. shares tumbled on Thursday as mounting trade tensions with China overshadowed initial relief from President Donald Trump’s earlier decision to delay higher tariffs on America’s trading partners.
US President Donald Trump signed an aggressive "Reciprocal Tariff" policy on Wednesday, escalating tensions and increasing the likelihood of a trade war that could slow global economic growth.
The local currency the peso briefly sank to a record low this week, reflecting sustained weakness in the local currency as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) maintains a growth-focused stance. The peso fell to ₱59.13 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday before rebounding to ₱58.72 on Wednesday—its strongest in three months—after remarks from BSP Governor Eli Remolona tempered market concerns.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Raslag Corp.’s joint venture with Singapore-based Verdant Philippines Alpha Pte. Ltd. for a renewable energy project in Mindoro.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) confirmed it is in discussions with the Philippine government for a possible loan to enhance the country’s power transmission network.
Home Credit Philippines has teamed up with Puregold Price Club Inc. to launch the Aling Puring Credit Card, its first branded credit card designed for small business owners.