The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says approved foreign borrowings have medium- to long-term maturities.

BSP to release enhanced digital-centric policy within 2025

ENHANCED guidelines on digitalization among Philippine banks will be released within the year to level the playing field, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)...
Rice farmers use the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technique in a rice paddy in this photo posted by the National Irrigation Administration on March 1, 2025. AWD reduces water use by up to 30% and boosts yields by up to 20%. NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION PHOTO

NIA pushes contract farming, climate-smart irrigation to future-proof PH rice farming

THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is taking bold steps to shield Filipino farmers from market shocks while boosting the country’s rice productivity through contract...
Banks are typically hesitant to extend credit to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) due to factors like lack of acceptable collateral, unstable income or cash flows, and lack of credit track record, forcing many MSMEs to borrow funds with high interest rates from informal sources. 1BATAAN PHOTO

MSMEs not getting enough funding support from Philippine banks

LOANS to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) fell below the prescribed level in the first quarter, as banks remained hesitant to lend to...
Personal remittances were recorded at $2.859 billion in April this year – lower than the $3.051 billion in March. GMA INTEGRATED NEWS PHOTO

Remittances from overseas Filipinos up 2.9% in May

MONEY sent home by overseas Filipinos (OFs) continued to increase in May this year, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Data...
High voltage towers that support transmission lines for electrical power distribution in the Luzon grid is seen from a residential area in Baesa, Quezon City. MARIA TAN, ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Ancillary services drive July 2025 transmission rates up – NGCP

POWER consumers can expect higher transmission rates this July, with the bulk of the increase driven by ancillary services (AS) rates, the National Grid...
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, together with volunteers from the SILCOM Faith Medical Team, helped more than 3,000 residents of Semirara Island’s barangays Semirara, Alegria, and Tinogboc in Caluya, Antique, and nearby islands during its annual medical mission last May 28-29, 2025.

SMPC medical missions benefit thousands in ongoing campaign

SEMIRARA, Caluya, Antique – As part of its ongoing commitment to community health and social responsibility, vertically integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power...
The Federation of Free Farmers expressed concern over the possibility that the agriculture sector will be used as a bargaining chip in the trade negotiations between the Philippines and the United States. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Gov’t warned vs using agri sector as bargaining chip

THE Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) cautioned the Philippine government against using the agriculture sector as a bargaining chip to lower the tariff on...
Select Watsons branches are now open 24/7, giving customers access to health, wellness, and beauty essentials at any time of day or night.

Health, Wellness & Beauty Never Sleep: Watsons’ 24/7 Stores Ready to Serve You

Whether it’s a late-night emergency or a late-night self-care need, Watsons is now more accessible than ever. Select branches are open 24/7, allowing customers...

PCSO Donates Patient Transport Vehicle to Las Piñas

Photos by: Ericson Delos Reyes THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over one unit of patient transport vehicle (PTV) to Las Piñas City during...
‘Selection’ by Landers, their first-ever house brand, now available across all Landers Superstore branches and online.

We Made Our “Selection”—and It’s Everything Our Shopping Dreams Are Made Of

If your idea of self-care includes strolling down neatly stocked aisles, discovering new pantry heroes, and scoring exclusive deals—same. And you’re in luck, because...