The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported a net income of ₱16.6 billion for the first quarter as strong revenue growth offset increased operating expenses and provisions for credit losses.
Universal Health Care may be crafted in policy halls, but its success will ultimately be determined in barangays, clinics and communities where patients seek care every day.
The Philippines is casting a wider investment net in Spain, with a recent mission to the Basque Country uncovering fresh opportunities in maritime industries, clean energy, and biotechnology.