The Bank of the Philippine Islands's (BPI) social development arm BPI Foundation (BPIF) has rolled out its Small Enterprise Acceleration Lab – Business Expansion through Training and Application (SEAL-BETA) in Rizal and five other provinces, in hopes of boosting microenterprise growth and economic inclusion.
As the country marks Life Insurance Month, BDO Life emphasizes the growing need to prepare for life’s contingent risks by securing adequate insurance cover. Highlighting that life insurance remains one of the most affordable ways to protect one’s future, BDO Life encourages Filipinos to view it as a vital "Plan B"—a safeguard when unexpected events like illness, accidents, or loss of life disrupt their primary plans.
The country's manufacturing index or the PMI proved little changed in August, to 50.8 during the month from a three-month high of 50.9 in July, indicating continued growth in the sector closely watched by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as one of a number of guides for monetary policy crafting.
Globe Telecom is strengthening its network infrastructure across Metro Manila, rolling out new cell towers and implementing capacity upgrades to meet the growing digital demands of over 13 million residents.