The Philippine trade deficit widened further to USD4.13 billion in March, as export growth failed to keep pace with the double digit expansion in imports, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Wednesday.
The Philippines' agricultural sector saw a rise in export revenue in February 2025, totaling USD691.92 million—up 21 percent from the previous year's USD572.32 million.
Philippine National Bank recorded a consolidated net income of P25.3 billion in 2025, marking a 20 percent increase from the prior year and boosting return on equity to 11.1 percent, up 70 basis points. The performance reflects strong core business results, disciplined cost management, and operational efficiency across its lending, deposit, and fee-generating activities.
Globe Business has introduced the Globe Omnichannel Cloud Contact Center (GOCCC), a new AI-powered platform developed in partnership with Call Center Studio. The launch was announced during Globe’s first-quarter Blueprint media briefing and signals the company’s push to provide more advanced digital tools to local businesses.
Century Properties Group is planting its flag in Mindanao, with its first-home brand PHirst officially launching PHirst Park Homes in General Santos City on February 21, marking its maiden entry into the region and a key step in its nationwide expansion drive.