US Department of Justice takes action against scam centers in Southeast Asia
The United States has filed criminal charges against two Chinese nationals accused of running a scam compound in Myanmar where trafficked workers were allegedly forced...
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BSP raises rates, signals more hikes
By Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE central bank increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than two years, while...
PHL rice imports may hit 4.8 MMT
THE PHILIPPINES’ rice imports this year could reach 4.8 million metric tons (MMT), potentially matching or exceeding the elevated level recorded in 2024, as rising...
Digital action, real impact: GCash GForest and UPLB partner to plant 135,000 native trees for Sierra Madre restoration
The Sierra Madre mountain range is the Philippines’ shield against the worst of typhoons, heavy rains, and flooding that barrel through the country from the...
PHL ‘A’ rating goal at risk as war dims prospects
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES might miss its target of achieving an “A”-level credit rating within the next two years as...
AISIN and ADVICS at the Manila International Auto Show 2026: Driving discipline through innovation
AISIN Highlights Control and Safety at the Manila International Auto Show 2026 with Interactive AISIN Battery Game and ADVICS Simulator. At this year’s Manila International...
Japanese brand ‘ACE Bags and Luggages’ opens first store in the Philippines at Mitsukoshi BGC
Japanese brands are known for their commitment to practicality, functionality, and thoughtful design — qualities that have made them a benchmark for reliable craftsmanship. Bringing this philosophy...
BoP deficit widens to $2.6B in March
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened in March, driven by the elevated trade gap and heightened...
Metrobank gets top honors at PDS Annual Awards for 11th straight year
METROPOLITAN BANK & Trust Co. (Metrobank) received the highest honors at the 2025 Philippine Dealing System’s (PDS) Annual Awards for the 11th consecutive year. Metrobank...
Poll: Slight majority sees BSP rate hike
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in more than two years as inflation risks...