Philippine banks’ assets soar to all-time high
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE BANKING industry’s assets jumped to an all-time high as of end-May amid stable deposit inflows, continued financing for...
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BSP: 2028 digital payment goal achievable following zero transfer fees
THE PHILIPPINES is still on track to achieve its digital payment target by 2028, as banks and electronic wallet providers waive or cut transfer fees,...
AboitizPower eyes P8.44-billion Ilocos wind farm
ABOITIZ POWER CORP. (AboitizPower) is seeking to develop a P8.44-billion wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, according to documents filed with the Department of Environment...
PHL stocks slip further on fresh Mideast concerns
PHILIPPINE SHARES slipped further on Tuesday as investor sentiment soured on worsening tensions in the Middle East, which have led to higher global oil prices....
NBI witness says ‘Operation Romanov’ narrative came from VP Sara’s camp
By Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel and Pexcel John Bacon A NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) official told the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday that investigators...
PHL distances itself from US campaign against ICC
THE Philippines on Tuesday distanced itself from a campaign by the administration of US President Donald J. Trump urging countries to leave the International Criminal...
PHL pushes ASEAN Myanmar peace plan as chairman
THE PHILIPPINES, as this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairman, is pushing for faster implementation of the regional bloc’s five-point consensus (5PC) on...
Drilon: Misuse at heart of budget dispute
FORMER Senate President Franklin M. Drilon told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the constitutional issue surrounding unprogrammed appropriations lies in how the funds are...
Tropical Depression Haishen to exit PAR on Tuesday; new LPA develops — PAGASA
Tropical Depression Haishen, locally named Josie, is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, while a new low-pressure area (LPA) has...
Filipinos shift to social media as trust in news declines
Filipinos are increasingly getting their news from social media, video platforms and algorithm-driven feeds instead of traditional news outlets, a shift that has contributed to...