Saturday, 1 August 2026
14 hours ago
DoubleDragon to launch P14-B Singapore REIT for Hotel101
DoubleDragon Corp. is planning to launch a S$300 million (P14.3 billion) Singapore-listed hospitality REIT as it builds a long-term funding platform for the global expansion of its Hotel101 brand.
14 hours ago
Meralco hit by investor fears over power sector reforms
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. ended a bruising week after losing more than P123 billion in market value as uncertainty over proposed electricity sector reforms rattled investors.
15 hours ago
BPI expands digital inclusion, cyber defense with National ID push
As Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrates its 175th anniversary, the country's oldest bank is reinforcing its digital transformation strategy through initiatives aimed at expanding financial inclusion and strengthening cybersecurity.
16 hours ago
GSIS H1 net income climbs 28%, expands member support programs
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted a net income of P94.75 billion in the first half of 2026, up 27.78 percent from P74.2 billion a year earlier, as higher earnings strengthened the state pension fund's capacity to expand financial assistance and benefits for government workers and retirees.
17 hours ago
INSIDER VIEW | Regulatory stability: the missing ingredient for growth, confidence
By: Daxim L. Lucas
Nowhere is that fragility clearer than in the digital economy's gig sector, now one of the country's largest sources of livelihood: online sellers, delivery riders, drivers, freelancers, hundreds of thousands of families who found opportunity here precisely because these platforms didn't exist under the old rules.
18 hours ago
Fintechs cheer BSP ‘clarification’ that bank transfers need not be free
FinTech Alliance PH welcomed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ clarification on Circular No. 1238, saying the central bank has confirmed that the regulation is intended to promote cost-based fair pricing rather than impose zero transaction fees on digital financial services.
19 hours ago
Higher loan loss provisions weigh on EastWest first-half net income
East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) reported a net income of P3.40 billion for the first half of 2026, down from P4.1 billion a year earlier, as a sharp increase in provisions for probable losses offset robust revenue growth during the period.
20 hours ago
PAL expands debut international bond to $350 million
Philippine Airlines Inc. has expanded its debut international bond offering to $350 million after pricing an additional $50 million of five-year senior notes, capitalizing on strong investor demand following its inaugural sale earlier this month.
20 hours ago
Globe cuts energy use, saves P510M with AI, green tech
As cities and businesses search for practical ways to reduce their environmental footprint while managing resources more efficiently, Globe is demonstrating how digital technologies can help achieve both goals.
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