GDP growth may miss top-end goal

PHILIPPINE economic growth is unlikely to reach the upper end of the government’s 5.5-6.5% target this year amid higher US tariffs and slowing remittances, analysts said. 

DBS lowers Philippine inflation forecast to 1.7%

SINGAPORE-BASED DBS Bank slashed its inflation forecast for the Philippines for 2025, with expectations of further policy easing for the remainder of the year. “Moderation...

Central banks urged to remain a stabilizing force amid uncertainty in global economy —...

CENTRAL BANKS must remain a “stabilizing force” amid uncertainties in the global economy, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said.

SEC examining Villar Land’s P1.3-T  property appraisals, P1-T profit

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is reviewing the P1-trillion net income and valuation gains reported by listed property developer Villar Land Holdings Corp. for 2024, along with the company’s share price.

Shell LiveWire 2025 names top tech startups driving innovation

Shell LiveWire, Shell Pilipinas Corp.’s flagship enterprise development program that champions Filipino entrepreneurship, has named its top three tech startup finalists following the pitch...

Ayala Land plans P50-B fundraising in second half

AYALA LAND, INC. (ALI) plans to raise P50 billion in the second half of the year to support its growth plans, with part of...

ICTSI shares rise on port developments, earnings

RAZON-LED International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) was the most actively traded stock last week, with its share price rising following reports of strong...

Mercato Centrale partners with Peddlr to provide digital tools to small food businesses

Food business incubator Mercato Centrale Group has partnered with tech solutions provider Peddlr Philippines, Inc. to provide digital tools that help small food entrepreneurs...

Robinsons Land Q2 income rises 7% to P3.4 billion

ROBINSONS LAND Corp. (RLC) posted a 7% rise in second-quarter (Q2) attributable net income to P3.4 billion, driven by growth across its portfolio. April-to-June revenue...

FDCP, FEST Film Lab host professional filmmaking workshops for Filipino creatives

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) recently collaborated with internationally renowned mentors and industry professionals from FEST Film Lab to host a...

PH1 secures P1.25-B loan from Chinabank for Taytay project

REAL ESTATE developer PH1 World Developers, Inc. has secured a P1.25-billion loan from Sy-led China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) to fund the ongoing construction of...

SMGP unit plans P3.2-B expansion of Zamboanga gas plant

SAN MIGUEL GLOBAL Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) unit Malita Power, Inc. (MPI) plans a P3.2-billion expansion of its gas turbine power plant in Zamboanga...