Philippines’ FDI net inflows fall 31% in February
Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines declined by nearly 31% year on year in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)...
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Ayala Corp. secures $100-M sustainability-linked facility from DBS Bank
Ayala Corp. said it secured a $100-million sustainability-linked facility from DBS Bank Ltd., marking the conglomerate’s maiden Singapore dollar-denominated hedged loan facility. In a statement...
Q2 growth outlook remains weak
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter PHILIPPINE gross domestic product (GDP) likely remained below the government’s 5-6% growth target in the second quarter as...
PAL Holdings, Inc. to conduct Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on June 1 via Zoom
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MakatiMed bolsters preventive care services with new Wellness Hub
Makati Medical Center (MMC) is strengthening its preventive care offerings with the launch of its Wellness Hub, a one-stop, full-service outpatient screening facility that provides...
Philippines’ dollar reserves slide to 15-month low at end-April
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) fell to its lowest level in over a year as its foreign exchange holdings...
Oil shock drags Philippine GDP growth to 2.8%
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE Philippine economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 2.8% in the first quarter, the slowest pace since the pandemic,...
Asia CEO Awards returns to spotlight leadership that endures, opens 2026 nominations
In a time of continued challenges, the region’s top business honors recognize those who adapt, lead, and inspire “Tough times don’t last, tough people do.” This message...
Philippines’ outstanding debt swells to P18.49 trillion in March
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE National Government’s (NG) outstanding debt rose to a fresh record high of P18.49 trillion as of end-March,...
Farm output shrinks by 0.3% in Q1
By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel, Reporter THE Philippines’ agricultural production shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of the year, due to a decline in...