Tag: Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and his wife, Akiko, attended the fashion show “Thread of Dreams,” co-hosted by BENCH/ and the Japan Foundation, Manila.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is accelerating its push into electric vehicle (EV) financing, with its loan portfolio climbing 18% to about P12 billion as of end–first quarter, buoyed by stronger demand and improving affordability.

Developing the next generation of finance professionals now demands more than strong technical skills. It requires real-world exposure, ethical grounding, and the ability to navigate complex, high-pressure environments. 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported Monday that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the country’s “BBB” investment-grade rating but sharply revised its outlook from stable to negative, signaling rising economic risks.