Wednesday, 11 November 2026
27 minutes ago
GCash: wallet data fueled 43% loan surge, kept defaults in check
The CEO of the mobile wallet’s Fuse Financing unit Tony Isidro said the fintech platform's ability to monitor customer behavior provides an advantage in assessing credit risks, particularly as inflation and slower economic growth put pressure on household finances.
46 minutes ago
FedEx simplifies import clearance with online tax payments
Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) has enhanced its digital import clearance platform in the Philippines, allowing businesses and individual importers to pay customs duties and taxes online as part of efforts to simplify cross-border shipping and reduce shipment delays.
51 minutes ago
Smart motorists look beyond pump prices for fuel value
Filipino motorists are increasingly looking beyond pump prices to manage transportation expenses, as household budget pressures and persistent traffic congestion highlight the importance of fuel efficiency and vehicle maintenance.
1 hour ago
GSIS allots P2.75B in emergency loans for 109,000 borrowers
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside P2.75 billion in emergency loans to provide financial relief to more than 109,000 members and pensioners in areas affected by pest infestations, rising dengue cases and El Niño-related dry spells.
1 hour ago
Environmental group urges swift use of P6.4-B Marcopper fund for rehab
The Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MACEC) has urged Governor Melecio Go to fast-track the implementation of the $100-million (about P6.4 billion) Marcopper settlement to rehabilitate areas damaged by decades of mining activities and protect affected communities from continuing environmental risks.
1 hour ago
Palawan Group, JCI Manila partner to widen financial inclusion
The Palawan Group of Companies is strengthening its financial inclusion efforts through a partnership with JCI Manila, seeking to expand access to financial services and support entrepreneurship through a network of young business and community leaders.
3 hours ago
Alternergy targets retail investors for P10-B green bond program
The P50,000 entry point would allow individual investors to participate in financing renewable energy infrastructure through fixed-income securities, rather than limiting the fundraising exercise to institutional investors.
3 hours ago
INSIDER HOUR | Metrobank’s plan for the economic slump: Go on offense
We were supposed to talk about Metrobank's latest achievement: being named the Philippines' strongest bank by The Asian Banker for the sixth consecutive year. But the conversation soon turned to the challenges facing the Philippine economy and how Metrobank is preparing to navigate them.
11 hours ago
Amihan sets $1M for academy to train Filipino AI engineers
Amihan chair Winston Damarillo said the company intends to increase its pool of trained and certified engineers to 100 by year-end, from about 50 currently, including 22 prompt engineers.
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