Bangko Sentral readies ‘stronger safeguards’ against online gambling
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is finalizing new rules that will require stronger safeguards against “gambling-related harm.”
The BSP said in a statement it...
PH chip makers warn of ‘devastating’ impact of Trump’s 100% tariff
THE Philippines’ semiconductor manufacturing sector would be at risk of facing a “devastating” impact should US President Donald Trump proceed with his plan to...
Revitalized PhilHealth Yakap Program launched
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) proudly launches its revitalized primary care benefit package, PhilHealth Yakap: Yaman ng Kalusugan Program — an initiative reaffirming...
Philippine agricultural output expands by 5.7% in Q2
THE country’s agricultural production posted a 5.7 percent growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by crops and poultry, according to the Philippine...
SY SIBLINGS STILL ON TOP: Philippines’ 50 richest now worth $86 billion
THE combined wealth of the Philippines’ 50 richest grew by over 6% to $86 billion in the past year, with the Sy siblings, who...
Philippine GDP expands by 5.5% in second quarter
THE Philippine economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the second quarter, supported by easing inflation that likely bolstered consumer spending, even as...
Megaworld’s 1H, Q2 profits surge to historic levels
PROPERTY giant Megaworld further accelerates its growth momentum as first half and second quarter earnings soared to historic levels.
Net income for the first half...
Jobless Pinoys decline to 1.95M in June 2025
THE number of Filipinos without jobs or livelihoods decreased for the second straight month in June this year, receding below two million, according to...
ICTSI 1H 2025 net income rises by 15% to US$483.84M; recurring net income up...
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) on August 5 reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, posting revenue from port...
Bangko Sentral sees sustained below-target inflation rates this year
A TURNAROUND of the domestic inflation rate in July 2025 at 0.9 percent, the slowest since October 2019’s 0.6 percent, made monetary authorities' projection...