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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...
Firms in ecozones allowed up to 90% WFH amid power crisis
Businesses operating in economic zones and freeports can now let most of their workers stay home, as the government moves to ease the impact...
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...
First PH-made hybrids set with Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to establish a dedicated hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) manufacturing capability through Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) at its existing...
Australia extends ₱1.8-B grant to help PH cut red tape, grow SMEs
The Philippines has secured a ₱1.8-billion (A$45 million) grant from Australia to fund policy reforms, improve the business environment, and accelerate job creation, the...
LandBank dividend payout hits ₱32.4B as earnings surge 24%
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) remitted ₱32.35 billion in dividends to the National Government, underscoring its growing contribution to public coffers on...
Venture capital firm Foxmont commits up to ₱4B in PH
Venture capital firm Foxmont Capital Partners is planning to invest up to ₱4 billion in Philippine startups, a move seen to accelerate innovation and...
€200M German financing to protect PH seas, support 3M jobs
The Philippines has secured €200 million in development financing from KfW Development Bank to fund marine ecosystem protection and expand livelihood opportunities for millions...
PH insurance sector hits ₱500B milestone, assets surge to ₱2.66T
The Philippine insurance industry posted record growth in 2025, with total premiums surpassing ₱500 billion for the first time and assets swelling to ₱2.66...
DOF brings $800M policy funding to support firms, workers
The Department of Finance (DOF) has negotiated $800-million financing to support policies that improve public spending, support business growth, address job-skills mismatch and increase...