Finance

STI Holdings’ net income jumps 18% to P1.08B despite lower enrollment, driven by higher revenues and strong retention rate in tertiary programs.

Philippines’ debt hits P18.13T amid strategic borrowing; impacts each Filipino with rising interest risks and service prioritization challenges.

Price Hike alert: Brace for potential P10/liter increase as Middle East tensions disrupt oil supply, impacting fuel and power rates in the Philippines.

Philippines eyes emergency powers for Pres. Marcos to cut fuel taxes amid soaring prices, aiming to ease transport and commodity costs.

Apple’s iPhone 17e debuts with 256GB storage at $599, doubling capacity with no price hike—a value game-changer for budget-focused Filipinos.

Paramount acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $110B, reshaping global entertainment and streaming amid intense competition and media consolidation.

Robinsons Retail’s 2025 net income rises 6% to P6.7B, driven by consumer spending and store expansion, signaling robust retail growth.

PLDT shifts strategy, listing Vitro as a REIT to manage debt and boost growth, retaining control amid vital data center expansion in the Philippines.

Chinabank hits a record P28B net income in 2025, a 13% surge, fueled by strong loan growth and solid economic expansion in the Philippines.

AirAsia flights move to NAIA Terminal 1 by March 29, 2026. Check terminal details to avoid missing your flight. Arrive 3 hours early.

Philippines aims for $3B coconut exports by 2026, targeting top spot globally, boosting farmers’ livelihoods and rural economy.

Filinvest Land issues ₱11.57B bonds to boost provincial projects, reflecting strong market confidence and fueling regional growth beyond Metro Manila.

BSP empowers NBI, CICC, SEC to access bank data, fast-tracking scam probes amid rising digital fraud. Compliance rules tighten for 2026.

DBP funds ₱3.5B loan for Camarines Sur, boosting 112 projects in health, education, and agriculture, impacting 2M residents’ lives.

Price hike alert: Fuel costs to rise P0.60/L next week due to global tensions, marking 6-8 weeks of increased prices. Impacting transport, daily budgets.

Philippine firm under DICT probe for alleged Epstein online reputation aid per DOJ emails; Senate, House inquiries expected soon.

Meralco gains $2.8M USTDA grant for SMR feasibility, crucial for PH nuclear energy shift amidst rising energy needs.

SSS reserves hit ₱1T, ensuring secure pensions for Filipino workers as income soars by 58.4%. Discover how this milestone impacts benefits.

Price hike hits Philippines: Gasoline up P1.20/L, diesel P0.60/L amid geopolitical tensions, straining transport and daily essentials.

Cebu Pacific flies 2.73M passengers in Jan 2026 as it expands routes, signaling strong demand despite slightly lower load factor.