ATRAM, UnionBank Merge to Create Trust Sector Giant
ATRAM merges with UnionBank Trust, forming PH’s biggest trust firm managing PHP 477B, boosting investor access and digital wealth services.
Finance
Trump Buys Netflix, Warner Bonds After Merger
Trump buys Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery bonds worth up to $2M after merger news, raising conflict concerns as his bond portfolio tops $80M.
Filipino Microentrepreneurs Shine at 4th Digital Financial Inclusion Awards: A Tech-Driven Leap for Economic Growth
Manila, Philippines – In a landmark celebration of innovation and economic empowerment, Filipino microentrepreneurs took center stage at the 4th Digital Financial Inclusion Awards 2026, securing top honors in multiple categories. The event, held virtually and in-person across Southeast Asia, highlighted how digital financial tools are bridging gaps for underserved communities, with the Philippines emerging … Read more
PH National Debt Hits ₱17.65T, Exceeds 2025 Target
The Philippines’ national government debt has surged to a historic peak, reaching ₱17.65 trillion as of November 2025, surpassing the Marcos administration’s full-year projection. The swift climb, driven by intensified domestic and external borrowings, has raised alarms among economists and policymakers over the country’s shrinking fiscal space amid looming mid-term elections. Debt Surges Beyond Year-End … Read more
Aleah Finnegan Wins SEA Games Vault Gold Amid Score Delay
Aleah Finnegan secured the gold medal in the women’s vault event at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, reinforcing the Philippines’ rising stature in regional gymnastics. Finnegan’s winning score of 13.433 edged out Vietnam’s Thi Quynh Nhu Nguyen, who scored 13.400, while Malaysia’s Kang Xian Yeap took bronze with … Read more