The Philippine economy expanded by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported, reflecting sustained domestic activity across sectors.
It was bound to happen—a rematch a year in the making, and this time, the ending was different. The Philippines and Iran—undefeated and dominant all tournament long—clashed in a high-stakes finale Friday at the 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Asia Cup in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Outstanding Philippine government debt ticked up slightly to P16.684 trillion by end-March 2025, a 0.31 percent month-on-month increase, signaling stability rather than strain.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast that the Philippine economy will grow at a robust pace of 6.0 percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026, driven by strengthened domestic demand and sustained public investment. This growth follows a 5.6 percent expansion in 2024.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) received a surge of applications on October 10, the first day of its Digital Ginhawa Loan program, with 21,418 government employees applying for a total of ₱1.258 billion in loans via the GSIS Touch mobile app.
BDO Unibank Inc.’s BDO Kabayan Facebook Page was honored for Excellence in Social Media Strategy at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards, recognizing its role in supporting overseas Filipinos (OFs) through reliable and accessible financial information.
Health experts are urging Filipinos to look beyond cholesterol levels when assessing their heart health, as new research highlights inflammation as a key and often overlooked driver of cardiovascular disease.