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DTI rolls out ₱3B aid fund as Middle East war disrupts exports
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up measures to help Philippine exporters navigate disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the...
Cashalo reaches 10M members and ₱30-B disbursements
Digital lending platform Cashalo on Wednesday announced key milestones as it continues to grow its presence in the Philippines, reaching over 10 million registered...
Japan to PH: Join 540+ projects driving Asia’s zero-emission shift
By Monsi A. Serrano More than 540 decarbonization projects are already underway across 11 countries under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) framework, Japanese representatives...
PH government bonds join J.P. Morgan Index in 2027
The Philippines is set to gain more attention from global investors after J.P. Morgan announced it will include the country’s peso-denominated government bonds in...
Manila anchors Sweden’s southeast Asia strategy
The Philippines’ growing partnership with Sweden is set for a fresh boost following the arrival of Karolina Zurek, the new regional development lead at...
Who leads, who lags in cybersecurity
Highly regulated industries such as banking and telecommunications are leading the way in cybersecurity, while more complex and less coordinated sectors like healthcare, remain...
PH earns solid marks from Moody’s on banks, reserves
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomed a positive report from Moody’s Investors Service, saying it confirms that the Philippines’ financial system remains strong...
BSP allows loan pauses, waives transfer fees amid energy crisis
Borrowers and businesses hit by rising fuel and power costs can now get temporary relief on loans and banking fees, after the Bangko Sentral...
Customs hits ₱239B in Q1 haul, beats target by 1.3%, says DOF
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected ₱239.054 billion in revenues from January to March 2026, exceeding its first-quarter target by 1.3% and posting a...
DOF pushes ASEAN+3 shield vs global shocks
The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), is pushing for concrete measures to strengthen regional financial resilience and cooperation among ASEAN+3 economies to...