A recent survey revealed that while 83 percent of Filipinos considered life insurance important in 2022, only 54 percent felt the same in 2024—a significant drop driven by post-pandemic complacency and budget constraints.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday that the ₱3.12-billion Davao River (Bucana) Bridge Project is on pace for early completion by November this year, ahead of its original late-2025 target, marking a key milestone in the government’s flagship infrastructure initiative.
Concreat Holdings Philippines Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of DMCI Holdings, said the new production line at its Solid Cement Plant in Antipolo City became fully operational in April. The expansion boosts annual capacity by 26 percent to 7.2 million metric tons.
China Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, sustained its strong performance in the first quarter, with higher interest income and continued loan expansion fueling a 10 percent growth in net income to P6.5 billion.
