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Philippines prices maiden Sukuk bond, opens Islamic market to local firms

The Philippines attracted strong investor interest for its maiden Sukuk bond offer, allowing one of Asia’s most active sovereign borrower to price the debt paper at a lower profit rate.

ECOP rejects PhilHealth contribution hike

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is strongly opposed to the planned increase next year of the premium contribution to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), saying the state health insurer needs to improve its services first.

Laurel to focus on ending rice importation

Newly appointed agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged to focus on reducing rice importation during his tenure — a commitment made Wednesday during the Ugnay Palay: 35th National Rice R4D Conference at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

SEC outlaws Binance

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a warning on using the online cryptocurrency exchange Binance. 

ADB seeks month long bid submission extension of the NAIA rehab contract

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) wants to extend for a month the submission of bids for the P171-billion contract to rehabilitate, optimize and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

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Marcos hikes corn import quota amid projected supply shortfall

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has more than doubled the Philippines’ minimum access volume (MAV) for corn to 500,000 metric tons (MT) in 2026, allowing additional imports in a bid to ease feed costs and limit potential increases in pork and poultry prices.

AC Health, US partner plan Pasig hospital project 

Ayala Corporation’s healthcare arm AC Health and US-based healthcare operator Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) are planning a flagship hospital campus in Pasig City, a proposed investment that could help keep more Filipinos’ healthcare spending in the country by expanding access to advanced medical treatments locally.

Condo payment shock fuels cancellations as Metro Manila inventory stays high

Metro Manila’s condominium market continues to grapple with persistent oversupply as buyers withdraw from purchases when monthly payments jump sharply upon transitioning from developer financing to bank loans.

Isuzu launches D-MAX LS 4×2 AT at P1.549M

Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has expanded its pickup truck lineup with the launch of the D-MAX LS 4x2 AT, offering the new variant at an introductory price of P1.549 million until December 31, 2026.

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