Investors ready for possible shake-up in US Congress on Election Day

Investors are weighing the market implications of a possible shift in control of US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections.

Women hold less than a third of business management roles, UN says

A critical imbalance remains in the labor market with women still occupying less than a third of management roles, a global survey by the UN labor body showed on Tuesday.

PLDT’s longtime auditor SGV resigns, withdraws opinion amid accounting issues

PwC takes over the telco giant’s audits after SGV earlier identified a material weakness in financial reporting controls and withdrew its 2024 and 2025 audit opinions

Peso continues rally vs dollar, closes at P63.47:$1

The Philippine peso sustained its strength against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending its win-streak for the third consecutive trading day.

Villar’s VistaREIT properties lost P13 billion in value in 2025

VistaREIT's delayed financial statements reveal a massive property valuation loss and nearly P2 billion in rental receivables from other Villar companies

European country to set up a repair hangar at Clark airport, says BCDA

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Tuesday a European company is pouring in about $50 million to set up a maintenance, repair, and overhaul hangar at the Clark International Airport.

Need a secure crypto app? GCash offers seamless transfers and quick registration via GCrypto

Filipinos can securely open a trading account, transfer crypto from other wallets or exchanges, and trade up to 55 cryptocurrencies with zero cash-in fees directly in the GCash app.

Stock indices as of November 3, 2026

Binance says outflows normalized; North Korea rejects US allegation over heist

Asset outflows from Binance have normalized, its co-CEO said, as North Korea dismissed US allegations that it was behind a $6.3-billion cryptocurrency heist on its platform.

Grab for Business announces integration with Concur Expense to modernize business travel management across Southeast Asia

This integration creates a more connected and automated experience for finance teams and employees alike.

Petron reports 44% decline in net income amid rising costs, tensions

Ramon Ang-led fuel retailer Petron Corp. reported a 44% decline in its net income in January to September, dragged by rising costs and external headwinds amid the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.

Philippine ready-to-drink dairy milk production set to increase by 2027

The production and consumption of ready-to-drink dairy milk in the Philippines are expected to increase in 2027 due to the increase in dairy herds and various demands, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…

The Philippines leads Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia list with 54 companies

The Philippines leads Fortune 100's Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia 2026 list, with 54 Great Place To Work Certified™?companies.

PH corn production falls 17% in Q3 2026 - PSA

The country"s corn production declined in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Biz groups, civil society urge restraint in PH-China exchanges

Business and civil society groups have called on Philippine and Chinese officials to exercise sobriety and restraint and renew diplomatic engagement amid recent heated public exchanges between government officials and…

Beyond the classroom: Student leaders take on real-world business challenges

Global Dominion partners with JCFAP to support the professional development and career readiness of future finance leaders

DOLE launches 'hotline 15/30' for quick assistance to workers' concerns

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched its hotline 15/30 that seeks to provide immediate assistance to workers" concerns.

North Korea denies involvement in Binance hack and criticizes FBI probe as 'a trite provocation'

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday denied its involvement in the recent cryptocurrency heist at Binance, dismissing as "a trite provocation” a US announcement that North Korean hackers were behind the incident…

PH factory activity contracts for 2nd straight month in October

Philippine manufacturing contracted for the second straight month in October as weak demand dragged output and new orders, results of the latest S&P Global survery released on Tuesday showed.

Finance chief Frederick Go eyes improving PERA program

Finance Secretary Frederick Go is looking into improving the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA).

Apple says DepEd ordered 170,000 MacBooks, 'biggest education deal' in company's history

The Department of Education has purchased 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops, in what Apple's chief executive called the company's biggest education deal ever for the Mac.

DepEd procures over 170,000 Macbooks for teachers, staff

The Department of Education has purchased 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops, in what Apple's chief executive called the company's biggest education deal ever for the Mac.

China's central bank taps liquidity tool to aid struggling stocks

BEIJING/SHANGHAI — China's central bank said on Monday it will conduct swap operations with financial institutions on Tuesday that could inject more than 100 billion yuan ($15.04 billion) into the country's struggling…

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Nov. 3 - 9, 2026

The first week of November sees gasoline prices increasing by P3.5/L and diesel and kerosene prices decreasing by P1/L and P1.9/L, respectively.

ExxonMobil urged to rethink Papua New Guinea gas project

SYDNEY — One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday. The US-based energy giant struck a deal…

Hotel101-Madrid posts record P209M revenue

DOUBLEDRAGON Corp.'s Hotel101-Madrid generated a record €2.93 million (about P209 million) in monthly recurring revenue in October, with occupancy reaching 97.41 percent, highlighting the growing contribution of its…

Debt payments ease to P1.65 trillion in 9 months

The country’s debt service bill fell by 11.7 percent to P1.65 trillion in the nine-month period ending September from last year’s P1.87 trillion, reflecting the timing of debt payments rather than the easing of the…

Tesla, Samsung oppose new US tariffs on Vietnam as probe deadline nears

HANOI — Businesses are divided over whether Washington should propose new tariffs on Vietnamese goods this month, with Tesla and Samsung not in favor, while others have called for penalties, submissions to the US…

Apple beats sales and profit expectations amid iPhone growth

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it recorded "revenue record" for a September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services…

KFC Philippines expands solar footprint to 87 locations

KFC Philippines continues to strengthen its commitment to more sustainable restaurant operations, with 87 locations nationwide now equipped with solar panels.

Asean banks to probe responsible use of AI

BANKING leaders across Southeast Asia will explore ways to strengthen regional cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) as financial institutions face common challenges involving cybersecurity, customer protection…

DBM expects spending to accelerate in Q4

THE Marcos administration expects infrastructure spending to accelerate in the fourth quarter of this year as it works with implementing agencies to speed up project implementation and improve disbursements before the…

Sunlight Air delays jet acquisition plan

The boutique airline of millennial CEO Ryna Brito-Garcia has deferred its plan to buy a maiden jetliner, as it shifts from expansion stance to survival mode because of cost spikes.

Investor confidence key to PSEi recovery

RESTORING foreign investor confidence through faster government spending and stronger governance reforms will be crucial to reviving the Philippine stock market, an analyst said, as the country’s economic slowdown and…

Higher oil, food prices to keep inflation above 8% through year-end

FILIPINOS may face another quarter of elevated prices as inflation is expected to remain above 8 percent through December driven by higher global oil prices, rising rice costs and weaker peso. “We expect inflation to…

DA taps citizen watchdogs for farm-to-market roads

The Department of Agriculture has partnered with civil society groups to ensure the proper implementation and construction of farm-to-market roads projects throughout the country.

Apeco courts Canadian investors for clean energy

THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) on Monday launched roadshows in Canada in a bid to lure investments from defense, clean energy and other industries. The mission, which supports Apeco’s…

GMA asks NTC to delay analog TV shutdown

GMA Network Inc. is asking the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to extend the deadline for the shutdown of analog television broadcasting, citing pending concerns over the implementation of a government…

Binance partner reviews impact of $6.3 billion crypto hack

BlockShoals Technologies Inc., the Philippine partner of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is assessing the possible impact of a $6.3-billion cyberattack on its local regulatory sandbox project as the global platform…

PH agribusiness start-ups eye overseas markets

FIVE youth-led Filipino agribusiness startups showcased their products at a summit in Singapore to draw investors and business partners and explore overseas markets, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. The…