GMA News Online · Business
$34.1M US grant for ube industry to benefit 12k Pinoy farmers -- DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the US$34.1-million grant from the United States to develop the Philippines" ube industry
GMA News Online · Business
Erwin Tulfo seeks transparency, installment payments for 'bill deposits'
Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday called for greater transparency in the collection of “bill deposits” from electricity consumers and urged power distribution utilities to allow customers to pay these charges in installments.
Philstar · Business
BSP hikes interest rates by 50 basis points
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%.
GMA News Online · Business
PhilHealth members now allowed to transfer to preferred YAKAP clinics
Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members can now request to be transferred to their preferred Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap) clinic during the fourth quarter of 2026.
The Manila Times · Business
Language of the heart
CALAMBA, Misamis Occidental — A teacher in Calamba town is using Subanen orthography to help preserve the dialect and traditions of the province’s Indigenous peoples (IPs). Jessiel Tagapan of Mamalad Elementary School…
The Manila Times · Business
American Express cutting 5% of global workforce
NEW YORK — American Express (AmEx) announced on Friday it is cutting 5 percent of its global workforce, or around 3,800 jobs, while it revamps operations as artificial intelligence (AI) roils the payment industry. The…
GMA News Online · Business
Pork prices dip in Metro Manila markets as holidays near
Pork prices have dipped in some Metro Manila markets, narrowing the price gap with chicken as supermarkets and government agencies prepare for the holiday shopping season.
The Manila Times · Business
What good is being rich if you are not healthy?
EVERY time I am with friends who have not seen me for a long time, they always remark that I have lost weight and have become leaner. I quite understand them, because from a high of 176 pounds three years ago, I am now…
The Manila Times · Business
Volkswagen’s German workers threaten strikes
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen workers on Friday threatened strikes from January unless Europe’s top automaker reverses a recent cancellation of wage deals by the end of next week. The dispute over planned cutbacks…
GMA News Online · Business
From Benguet to Mt. Apo: Philippine coffee seeks a place in Japan's specialty market
TOKYO -- On a table lined with cups at Tokyo Big Sight, the sprawling convention center on the waterfront of Tokyo Bay, Philippine coffee was being asked to do something it rarely gets the chance to do in Japan…
The Manila Times · Business
Hugo Boss to become subsidiary of Frasers
FASHION group Hugo Boss will become a subsidiary of Mike Ashley-controlled Frasers after the British retailer on Friday raised its stake in the German company to more than 50 percent. Frasers, which made a failed €2…
The Manila Times · Business
Shein agrees to pay $100M to settle US FTC probe
LONDON ─ Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission over delivery delays and other customer complaints, a source with direct knowledge…
Philstar · Business
‘Firms should treat digital trust as business asset’
Businesses should treat digital trust as a strategic asset tied to customer confidence and economic participation, consumer group CitizenWatch Philippines said, urging companies and government to adopt consistent…
The Manila Times · Business
PH’s digital habits shift as AI use grows
THE PHILIPPINES had 95.9 million internet users in October 2026, representing 81.3 percent of the population, while social media use continued to account for a substantial share of online activity, according to the…
The Manila Times · Business
The catch in the BIR seal badge
SCROLL through any online shop or creator page this month, and you will likely see a small square with a QR (quick response) code. It is the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration Seal Badge, and online sellers…
Philstar · Business
Southstar Drug teams up with DSWD
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.’s Southstar Drug has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to let qualified individuals claim approved medicines and health care products without upfront payment.
The Manila Times · Business
Who really benefits when a business succeeds?
WHEN a company announces record profits, expands its operations, or receives recognition for its sustainability practices, these are usually seen as signs of success. Investors welcome the returns, employees gain…
Philstar · Business
UnionBank to absorb UnionDigital, UBX businesses
Union Bank of the Philippines is moving to absorb the businesses of its digital banking and financial technology subsidiaries into its parent operations, as the Aboitiz-led lender seeks to streamline its operations and…
The Manila Times · Business
AI agent security lags adoption
AI AGENTS are entering enterprise production environments faster than organizations are developing the identity-security controls needed to govern them, according to SailPoint’s The Horizons of Identity Security…
Philstar · Business
Difficulty of proving plunder
Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg expressed frustration over the Supreme Court’s 2016 ruling in Macapagal-Arroyo vs. People, which she believes has made it increasingly difficult for the country’s…
The Manila Times · Business
UP forum flags risks in proposed Pax Silica hub
UNIVERSITY of the Philippines Diliman academics and science advocates questioned the potential environmental and economic effects of the proposed US-led Pax Silica industrial hub in Tarlac during a forum on Monday, Oct…
Philstar · Business
BIR issues over 52K registration seal badges
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said more than 52,700 certificates of registration with registration seal badges have been secured by online sellers, service providers and content creators as of Oct. 14, as it aims to…
The Manila Times · Business
DDoS attacks on PH telecoms surge
TELECOMMUNICATIONS and entertainment accounted for 45 percent of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks recorded in the Philippines from January to August 2026, with attacks against telecommunications networks…
Philstar · Business
The lessons I keep relearning
Three lawyers and three businessmen take the train to a conference.
The Manila Times · Business
Robinsons holds iPhone 18 Pro launch
CUSTOMERS gathered at Robinsons Magnolia on Oct. 15, 2026, for the midnight launch of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, with activities leading up to the smartphone's availability in the Philippines at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 16. Held…
Philstar · Business
Manila Doctors Hospital, Benilde partner for accessible services
Driven by their shared mission to promote mental health and well-being, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde has partnered with the Manila Doctors Hospital to provide accessible psychological health care services to…
Philstar · Business
Unilever Philippines journey to net zero
Recent energy shocks and catastrophic natural disasters in early 2026 have intensified the urgency of climate action.
Philstar · Business
The environmental price of the AI boom
During a recent trip to Baguio, a poster inside a convenience store caught my attention. Its bubbly lettering, pastel colors and cartoon-like illustrations gave it the polished, almost too-perfect look of an…
Philstar · Business
EU, Philippines strengthen digital ties with AI Lab launch
The European Union and the Philippines have announced the launch of the EU–Philippines AI Industry Lab, expanding their digital cooperation under the Global Gateway Strategy, which now involves a total of euro 40…
Philstar · Business
Visa: No firm timeline for stablecoin adoption in Philippines
Global payments giant Visa has yet to establish a firm timeline for the adoption of stablecoin-based money transfers in the Philippines, even as it begins commercially deploying the technology overseas to make…
Philstar · Business
A phoenix at sunrise
Over five years ago, on a Friday morning in the early fall in New York City, Philippine Airlines filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the Federal Court for the Southern District of New…
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