Finance·Sep 8, 2026
PhilWeb Trading Halted After P4.2 Billion JKS Tech Bet
The Philippine Stock Exchange suspended the gaming technology firm as regulators review a deal worth nearly eight times its pre-capital asset base.
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
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Finance·Sep 7, 2026
Manila Halts Approvals for Digital Payment Operators Pending Fraud Review
A twelve-month freeze on licensing will let the central bank overhaul merchant verification rules and build a national QR database to trace transactions
By Jun-ho Seo · 4 min ·
Finance·Sep 6, 2026
GCash Parent Mynt Wins SEC Approval for $1.6 Billion Manila IPO
The e-wallet operator will become the first company to use the Philippines' new lower public float rules for exceptionally large issuers
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
Finance·Sep 3, 2026
Jollibee Shifts IPO Plans to Hong Kong After US Listing Target
Philippine fast-food operator redirects international unit's debut to Asian financial hub, signaling confidence in regional capital markets
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Sep 2, 2026
Philippine Water Operator Earmarks $400 Million for Southeast Asia Expansion
Metro Pacific Water targets capacity growth across Philippines and Vietnam as demand for reliable supply intensifies in the region
By Mariel D. Santos · 2 min ·
Asia·Sep 2, 2026
Philippines Energy Budget Climbs 26% as Electric Vehicle Funding Surges
The Department of Energy seeks 5.58 billion pesos for 2027, with conventional energy and EV programs taking the largest share of new spending.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Sep 2, 2026
Philippine Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2016
Purchasing Managers' Index climbs to 54.9 in August as output and new orders surge, signaling strongest sectoral growth in nearly a decade
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Sep 1, 2026
Seventeen Firms Compete for Manila's $200 Million Geothermal Risk Fund
Philippines launches exploration support program covering half of drilling costs to unlock clean energy capacity and reduce exposure to imported fuel volatility
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 31, 2026
Manila Startup Kita Closes $4.5M to Automate Loan Document Processing Across Asia
The AI platform processes handwritten records and e-wallet screenshots for lenders struggling with backlogs and incomplete borrower data
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 30, 2026
JCR Holds Philippines at A- as Growth Slows to Mid-3% Range
Japan's credit agency cites strong reserves and low external debt, but flags weak infrastructure spending and rising oil prices as drags on 2026 expansion
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Aug 29, 2026
Manila's Chip Industry Still Stalled in Assembly While Taipei Built Fabs
A University of the Philippines study traces how divergent spending on R&D, vocational training, and industrial policy left one economy designing cutting-edge semiconductors and the other testing chips designed elsewhere.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Aug 28, 2026
Philippines Central Bank Raises Rate to 5% Despite Economic Slowdown
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas opts for third rate hike in 2026 as inflation stays above 6%, prioritizing price stability over growth concerns
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 28, 2026
Philippine National Bank Finances $109 Million Solar-Storage Plant in Iloilo
The 166-megawatt solar facility paired with battery storage marks another step in the Philippines' renewable energy buildout as commercial banks direct capital toward grid-scale projects.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Aug 27, 2026
Filipino Household Income Rose 16% but Spending Outpaced Gains
Average family earnings climbed to ₱411,350 in 2025, yet expenditure surged faster at 24.7%, leaving less room for savings and tightening budgets across all income groups.
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Travel & Dining·Aug 27, 2026
Philippine Carriers Face Fuel and Currency Headwinds Amid Fleet Growth
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines navigate rising jet fuel costs and peso weakness while maintaining expansion trajectories, credit agency reports
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Aug 27, 2026
Manila's Hyperscaler Bet Draws Fire Over Job Creation and Grid Strain
Industry voices question whether multi-billion-dollar data centre projects align with national priorities as brownouts persist and electricity demand outpaces supply
By Priyanka V. Rao · 5 min ·
Asia·Aug 26, 2026
Philippine Nickel Miners Push for Unified Policy Framework as Critical Minerals Race Intensifies
Industry leaders call for closer government coordination to attract investment under new executive order prioritizing strategic mineral assets
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 26, 2026
Philippine Economic Zones Pull Record ₱216 Billion in Eight Months
Manufacturing projects dominate a surge in commitments that more than doubled year-on-year, putting PEZA 72 percent toward its annual target with four months still to go.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 25, 2026
Philippines Central Bank Launches Cloud Migration Program for Rural Lenders
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas offers technical support to help countryside banks transition from legacy systems to modern cloud infrastructure
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 25, 2026
Philippine Gaming Regulator Braces for Sharp Profit Contraction
PAGCOR forecasts net income will shrink to ₱1.66 billion this year as regional conflict and regulatory curbs slow betting volumes
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 25, 2026
Manila Motorists Face Another Sharp Fuel Hike as Regional Oil Volatility Persists
Diesel jumps by 2.31 pesos per liter Tuesday, compounding a brutal month for Philippine consumers already grappling with persistent inflation and monsoon disruptions
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·