
Philippine banks grow assets 8.3% in February
The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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Digital payment platforms are increasingly positioning convenience as part of a broader push toward efficiency and reduced resource use.
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Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is set to raise P2.7 billion by selling its stake in the payment platform Bayad following a strategic pullback from direct…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon on Tuesday welcomed a decision by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office to penalize Maynilad Water…
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Members of the transport group PISTON-NCR staged a protest at the Pasig Mega Market on Tuesday, voicing opposition to the government’s new Service Contracting…
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Healthcare must be accessible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of the people. From this foundation, the path forward becomes clearer. A system built at…
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Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
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Members of the transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide–National Capital Region (PISTON-NCR) staged a protest at the Pasig…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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BAGUIO CITY — A Baguio City police officer has earned widespread praise after she was seen comforting and feeding an infant to help a mother complete her…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the removal of global positioning system requirements for public utility vehicles to make it easier for drivers and…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened in March, reflecting sustained external pressures, although the country’s foreign exchange reserves…
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The LCSP highlighted a specific provision in Republic Act 11659, or the amended Public Service Act, which excludes vehicles accredited with Transport Network…
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BEIJING, China (AFP) — After her father died from cancer, Zhang Xinyu had an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar made that looks and sounds just like him, part…
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Renowned ophthalmologist and advocate of compassionate healthcare, Dr. Antonio Say, has been promoted to senior vice president of the Cardinal Santos Medical…
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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