
Firms, households more optimistic on economy
The BSP’s monthly Business Expectations Survey showed that business sentiment improved in August even as the bank’s quarterly Consumer Expectations Survey…
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The BSP’s monthly Business Expectations Survey showed that business sentiment improved in August even as the bank’s quarterly Consumer Expectations Survey…
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Grab will acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion, expanding its consumer lending and BNPL services across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
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Century Pacific Food receives FinanceAsia’s Gold Award for Best Managed Company among Philippine consumer staples firms amid continued double-digit growth.
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Billease secures a P1-billion credit facility from PNB, strengthening its local funding base as it expands consumer lending in the Philippines.
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Banking remained SM Investment Corp.’s largest earnings contributor, accounting for 47 percent of group net income, followed by property at 27 percent, retail…
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Aside from concerns over higher food and fuel prices, respondents also cited governance-related issues as weighing on their outlook, likely referring to the…
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Businesses expect stronger consumer spending to support revenues and profitability. Firms also anticipate lower fuel prices and easing tensions in the Middle…
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reports persistent consumer pessimism in 2026 despite slight improvement in confidence levels, with concerns over corruption,…
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