Sunday, 1 November 2026
3 days ago
‘No retreat’: MVP urges businesses to invest despite economic headwinds
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is urging Philippine companies to keep investing rather than retreat in the face of mounting economic pressures, warning that conditions could get worse before they improve.
12 Oct 2026
3:50PM
Strong banks, weaker economy: Philippine lenders face a tougher 2027
Philippine banks are still lending at a healthy pace, but that growth may be concealing a buildup of bad debt that could become harder to ignore as the economy slows.
9 Oct 2026
10:02AM
PH clears path for global bond funds ahead of J.P. Morgan index entry
The Philippines is seeking to draw more foreign investment into its government bond market as the country prepares to join a major J.P. Morgan index in January.
25 Sep 2026
6:23PM
Property CEOs join forces to seek tax breather as housing pressure builds
The country’s biggest property groups are closing ranks behind a push to delay new valuation rules, raising the pressure on the Marcos administration as developers grapple with higher costs, unsold units and a massive housing backlog.
23 Sep 2026
5:09PM
Philippines sounds steel alarm: 70% of defense-grade supply is imported
The Philippines is pushing ASEAN to build a stronger regional steel supply chain as heavy reliance on imports leaves industries and even the military exposed to global disruptions.
10 Sep 2026
5:29PM
US deepens Subic push as Luzon corridor draws global backing
The United States is strengthening its foothold in Subic Bay by supporting the expansion of ship-repair capacity at one of the Philippines’ most strategic maritime hubs.
4 Sep 2026
8:31AM
Daily brownouts put Cebu’s economic growth at risk
CEBU CITY—Business and local leaders have raised alarm over Cebu’s daily rotational brownouts as the outages are not only disrupting businesses and households but also undermine the province’s reputation as an investment hub.
24 Aug 2026
5:30PM
Gov’t economic managers bring investment push to Mindanao
The Marcos administration is looking to Mindanao as a key driver of the country’s next phase of economic growth, with a push to attract more investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, manufacturing and other strategic sectors.
5 Aug 2026
10:22AM
INSIDER VIEW | Who’s afraid of Pax Silica?
By: Froilan Castelo
Pax Silica has stirred intense debate in recent weeks, culminating in the House of Representatives’ call for an investigation in aid of legislation into the Philippines’ participation in the US-led initiative.
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