Philippine banks’ NPL ratio hits 8-month high in April
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter PHILIPPINE LENDERS’ nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio worsened to its highest level in eight months in April as borrowers faced tighter...
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NG debt dips to P18.47 trillion at end-April
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) debt dipped month on month in April as domestic debt repayments outweighed the impact of...
AMRO cuts Philippine growth forecasts for 2026, 2027
THE ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) lowered its Philippine growth forecast for this year and in 2027, as stronger inflationary pressures are expected to weigh...
Middle East war re-escalation, higher oil prices may drag peso to P64.50
THE PESO could plummet to as much as P64.50 against the dollar if the Middle East conflict further escalates and drives global oil prices higher,...
Japanese telecom firm eyes Philippine entry
By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter A JAPAN-BASED telecommunication company is seeking to enter the Philippine market, adding to two US satellite service providers whose...
PHL, Japan inks declaration to deepen space cooperation
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a joint declaration of interest in space cooperation, reaffirming their commitment...
New DoST business program to feature beneficiaries, livelihood opportunities
The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) launched NegoSiyensiya on Tuesday to highlight its successful beneficiaries across different industries and encourage more Filipinos to explore...
TNT, Ginebra revive PBA finals rivalry at Commissioner’s Cup
Game on Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7:30 p.m. – Ginebra vs TNT (Finals Game 1) HUNGER will be in abundant supply as defending champion TNT...
Goalie Neil Etheridge retires from Philippine national team duties
VETERAN GOALKEEPER Neil Etheridge, a vital cog of the Philippine Azkals’ rise to prominence in the 2010s, has retired from national team duties. The Fil-British...
Chiu-Awatramani tandem tops WR Bughouse Championship
ISAAC CHIU and Janak Awatramani of Deep Waters showed they’re not world champions for nothing as they topped the inaugural WR Bughouse Championship at the...