MANILA – The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), will chair the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) …
Martha Sazon leads the Philippines-based finance superapp GCash with a majority-female 94 million user base
With a user base of more than 94 million—larger than the population of Germany—GCash is arguably the most popular Filipino finance app. Launched in 2004, GCash began as an SMSbased money-transfer …
Marines deepen ties in Philippines as rotations continue
A new Marine rotation is continuing operations in the Philippines as the U.S. deepens ties in the region.
Intense earthquake shakes store in Cebu, Philippines
On April 6, 2026, in Cebu, Philippines, a security video captures an intense earthquake. In the video, several people inside a store are startled as the tremor hits, prompting them to run outside …
U.S. Marine Force Southeast Asia Lingers Longer in the Philippines
The U.S. Marine Corps is extending the deployment of Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) to the Philippines to focus on cooperation with the country’s military, according to a Tuesday …
Best Workplaces™ in Philippines 2026: How the best organizations are redefining new business as usual
The Best Workplaces™ in Philippines 2026 signal a clear shift. Today’s leading organizations are moving beyond traditional structures toward trust-based, flexible and inclusive work environments that …
Mitsubishi Motors to start HEV production in Philippines by 2028
The company said the proposed project depends on the outcome of its application under the Philippines’ Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) programme.
Maya, SPARK! Philippines team up to boost women’s micro-business financing
Digital bank Maya and non-profit organization SPARK! Philippines have partnered to launch a sustainability initiative focused on women’s financing to …
Tookitaki expands in Philippines with Makati office
MANILA, Philippines — Financial crime prevention firm Tookitaki has opened a satellite office in Makati, deepening its presence in the Philippines as demand for anti-fraud and anti-money laundering …
Why is fuel more expensive in the Philippines?
Oil firms can adjust pump prices based on the current world market rate even if their inventory was purchased weeks prior at a lower price …