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    DOF seals P156-B in Japanese loans

    The Department of Finance (DOF) has signed two loan agreements with the Japanese government for the implementation of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSC R) project and...

    Value, volume of production indices growth slowed in December

    The Value of Production Index (VaPI), which measures changes in the monthly output of the manufacturing sector, decelerated in December from November due to slower production of transport equipment, and  computer, electronic and optical products, as well as the contributed contraction in the manufacture of basic metals.

    DOF lauds SC decision affirming constitutionality of TRAIN law

    The Department of Finance (DOF) welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court affirming the constitutionality of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act amid petitions claiming the measure to be “anti-poor” and unlawful.

    33 unregistered lending apps removed from Google Play

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with the assistance of Google Philippines, on Thursday removed 33 unregistered online lending platforms (OLPs) on Google Play Store.

    Jobless rate at 4.3% in Dec, down from year ago

    Unemployment rate in the country in December was estimated at 4.3 percent following the 4.2 percent recorded November, the lowest since April 2005, as economy continues to recover from the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Statistics Office said.

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    Inflation seen rising, BSP likely to hold rates steady amid lingering external risks

    Inflation likely rose to 1.9 percent year-on-year in September from 1.5 percent in August, driven by higher food prices following recent tropical storms that damaged agricultural output.

    September rice supply higher, prices lower

    The Philippines' total rice inventory rose to 2.07 million metric tons at the end of September—coinciding with the start of the wet season harvest and a two-month import ban aimed at supporting palay prices.

    Cebu Pacific seeks more Australia flights

    Cebu Air Inc., operator of Cebu Pacific, has filed a petition with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) seeking additional flight entitlements to Australia to accommodate rising demand for tourism and trade.

    In Memoriam: Xavier P. Loinaz (1940–2025) Visionary leader, banking pioneer, and beloved mentor

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) mourns the passing of Mr. Xavier P. Loinaz, former president and CEO, whose visionary leadership helped shape not only the institution but the Philippine banking industry at large. He passed away in 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of innovation, integrity, and service.

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