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Treasury bill yields drop at auction; total tenders swell to P72.22 billion

The National Treasury awarded in full the P10 billion it offered at the auction Tuesday, an amount lower than the usual size after the government issued tokenized treasury bills and disclosed plans to raise USD1 billion from the offer of Sukuk bonds.

Barely enough power for industry, households forecast in 2024

Power industry leaders have warned of inadequate power supply next year, saying there is barely enough for the country' requirements given no new power plants coming online anytime soon.

Philippines launches maiden sukuk bonds sale

The Philippines, one of Asia's most active sovereign debt issuers, has launched its maiden sukuk bonds issue, according to a government announcement on Monday, mandating banks involved to arrange the sale.

Government reworking game-changing commuter, long-haul rail lines abandoned by China

The Department of Transportation on Friday said the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and South Long Haul (SLH) rail are game-changing projects seen reviving the country's rail industry.

Survey shows online shopping scams in Philippines highest in Asia — CICC

The  Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center on Thursday warned the public to be extra careful when doing their Christmas shopping online, with the scam rate done through the Internet the highest in the Philippines among 11 Asian countries.

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European Union returns for third time to Philippine Space Week 2026

The European Union (EU) is taking part in the Philippine Space Week for the third consecutive year, with the 2026 edition set to run from 8 to 14 August under the theme “Navigating Tomorrow”. The EU and the Philippines maintain a strong partnership through the Global Gateway initiative, with a key focus on applying knowledge and technology from Copernicus, the Earth Observation arm of the EU’s space programme. The partnership has already established the first Copernicus Data Centre in Southeast Asia in the Philippines, which is now growing into a regional hub.

San Miguel Food and Beverage net income drops 4% amid tighter consumer spending

San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) reported Wednesday that its net income fell 4 percent to P22.1 billion in the first half of the year, down from P22.96 billion in the same period last year. The decline came as higher commodity prices, slower economic growth, and global supply chain issues reduced consumer spending and hurt some export markets.

AI could add $50.7B to PH economy by 2030

Artificial intelligence is projected to unlock US$50.7 billion in economic value for Philippine businesses by 2030, driving growth and competitiveness. While most firms have started using AI, 65 percent remain stuck in pilot stages due to gaps in infrastructure, system integration, and skilled talent.

Smart rolls out Apple Pay for load and bill payments starting Aug. 4

Smart Communications has launched Apple Pay for its subscribers, offering a fast, secure way to buy load and settle bills beginning August 4.

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