More Filipinos joined the ranks of the unemployed in January, with fresh labor data pointing to a softer job market after the Christmas season surge despite pockets of hiring across several industries.
Life in the Philippines is a nonstop juggling act of diapers, wedding bells, and heart monitors. Babies arrive, couples say “I do,” and hearts occasionally tap out—all in a chaotic, beautiful rhythm that keeps the nation on its toes.
The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, buoyed by a strong rebound in farm exports and a pullback in imports, offering a late-year boost to the country’s external trade position.
The Philippine economy grew slightly less than initially reported in the third quarter of 2025, after official data revisions shaved a tenth of a percentage point off headline growth.
Filipino mothers are increasingly becoming “mompreneurs,” turning home-based side hustles into sustainable businesses with the help of digital technology and online communities.
ACI Worldwide and Security Bank Corporation won the “Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific” at the The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for upgrading the bank’s payment system.
East West Banking Corporation has renewed actor and digital personality Donny Pangilinan as its brand ambassador for another year as the bank strengthens its push to connect with younger Filipinos through digital banking.
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said it has activated its business continuity plan (BCP) following the government’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency, assuring customers that mobile and internet services will continue operating with minimal disruption.