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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·