Thursday, 15 October 2026
6 minutes ago
Inside GCash’s P1-B payday for Wall Street and Philippine banks
By: Miguel R. Camus
The deal makers behind GCash's record initial public offering (IPO) stand to share as much as P1.3 billion in total fees, a massive payday for helping pull off the country’s biggest stock market debut.
42 minutes ago
Tala expands partnerships to widen credit access in PH
Digital lending platform Tala is expanding partnerships with banks, financial technology companies and other businesses to widen access to formal credit among Filipinos, particularly those with limited borrowing histories.
1 hour ago
Watsons pushes beyond retail with free health screening program
Watsons Philippines is expanding access to preventive healthcare through free monthly health services at selected stores, strengthening its position as a community-based health and wellness retailer.
1 hour ago
DOE backs exceptions to coal ban amid Visayas power woes
CEBU CITY—Two coal-fired power projects with a combined capacity of 257 megawatts (MW) are being planned for Cebu to strengthen baseload electricity supply and meet the province’s growing power demand.
2 hours ago
Globe brings free legal aid to underserved Metro Manila communities
Globe Telecom is expanding access to free legal assistance for underserved communities by mobilizing its in-house lawyers to provide legal consultations and guidance on individual rights and legal concerns.
2 hours ago
RLC Residences offers special condo deals at national housing expo
Prospective homebuyers will have access to special discounts, flexible payment schemes and housing financing options when RLC Residences participates in the 2nd National Housing Expo 2026 on Oct. 19–20 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
3 hours ago
PH emerges as Viber’s biggest premium revenue market
The Philippines has become Rakuten Viber's largest revenue contributor for its premium subscription service, Viber Plus, underscoring the growing willingness of Filipino consumers to pay for enhanced digital experiences beyond traditional messaging.
3 hours ago
PeraSure expands digital lending access for Filipino gig workers
Digital lending platform PeraSure has officially launched in the Philippines, seeking to expand access to personal loans for millions of gig workers, freelancers and micro-entrepreneurs traditionally underserved by financial institutions.
4 hours ago
Vietnam's Michelin-recognized The Lunch Lady enters PH dining market
The Lunch Lady, an internationally recognized Vietnamese restaurant concept originating from a Saigon street-food stall, is expanding into the Philippines with its first Manila location opening on Oct. 29.
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