https://www.philstar.com/rss/business Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:06 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533482/digital-financial-inclusion-take-center-stage-caloocans-maypajo-public-market Globe At Home, in partnership with GCash, is transforming traditional palengkes into digital marketplaces, bringing connectivity and financial inclusion to the heart of the communities.  Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533482/digital-financial-inclusion-take-center-stage-caloocans-maypajo-public-market https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533506/vico-sottos-appeal-being-used-illegal-investment-schemesRichmond Mercurio Scammers are now capitalizing on the popularity and credibility of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, a known champion of anti-corruption, in their investments schemes through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533506/vico-sottos-appeal-being-used-illegal-investment-schemes https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533507/government-debt-service-climbs-p315-billionAubrey Rose Inosante The Philippine debt service bill swelled to about P315 billion in April, with the bulk channeled to amortization payments to domestic lenders, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533507/government-debt-service-climbs-p315-billion https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533508/bsp-vows-action-bring-inflation-back-targetKeisha Ta-Asan The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is prepared to take the necessary policy action to bring inflation back to its three-percent target, even after price growth eased more than expected in May. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533508/bsp-vows-action-bring-inflation-back-target https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533509/greater-flexibility-diversity-philippine-energySuiee Suarez Amidst the need for more electricity supply and heightened demand due to the summer heat, public and private sector representatives from the energy sector gathered at the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines’ (EJAP) energy forum, aptly titled “Beyond the Crisis: Defining a New Era of Philippine Energy.” Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533509/greater-flexibility-diversity-philippine-energy https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533510/internet-problemsMarianne Go Just this May, I have been plagued with repeated loss of internet and cable TV service from my trusted cable provider after five years of stellar non-stop service. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533510/internet-problems https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533511/are-lawyers-blameBoo Chanco Seeing graphs on social media showing the Philippines near the bottom in a list of ASEAN countries can be depressing. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533511/are-lawyers-blame https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533512/has-tech-bubble-burstWilson Sy Last Friday, the AI bull run met its first real test.  Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533512/has-tech-bubble-burst https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533513/motorcycle-sales-rise-9-percent-over-811k-units-january-mayLouella Desiderio Motorcycle sales in the country rose by nine percent in the January to May period from a year ago, amid elevated fuel prices. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533513/motorcycle-sales-rise-9-percent-over-811k-units-january-may https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533514/da-suspends-import-clearance-mackerelAdrian Kenneth Halili The Department of Agriculture has suspended the issuance of import clearances for mackerel, following reports of diversion and misdeclaration in the imported fish. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533514/da-suspends-import-clearance-mackerel https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533515/bank-lending-grows-114-percent-april-fastest-9-monthsKeisha Ta-Asan Credit growth accelerated for a third straight month in April, reaching its fastest pace in nine months as stronger borrowing by businesses offset a slight slowdown in consumer loans. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533515/bank-lending-grows-114-percent-april-fastest-9-months https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533516/ecozone-investments-soar-88-percent-5-monthsLouella Desiderio The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw sustained investment momentum in the first five months of the year with investment approvals soaring by 88 percent from a year ago, despite global economic uncertainties. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533516/ecozone-investments-soar-88-percent-5-months https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533517/robinsons-malls-bags-major-retail-asia-winsRichmond Mercurio Robinsons Malls of the Gokongwei Group has bagged prestigious awards that recognize its excellence in sustainability, new market expansion and regional retail performance. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533517/robinsons-malls-bags-major-retail-asia-wins https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533518/doe-ease-emergency-fuel-pricing-rulesBrix Lelis The Department of Energy (DOE) is moving to relax mandated fuel pricing rules to give oil firms greater flexibility to adjust to volatile global prices and prevent losses, its top official said. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533518/doe-ease-emergency-fuel-pricing-rules https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533519/sideways-trading-downward-bias-seen-weekRichmond Mercurio The local stock market may move sideways with a downward bias this week amid lack of a strong catalyst to jumpstart a sustained rally. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533519/sideways-trading-downward-bias-seen-week https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533520/dollar-reserves-dwindle-16-month-low-mayKeisha Ta-Asan The country’s dollar reserves fell to $103.97 billion as of end-May 2026 – the lowest level in 16 months – as government debt payments, lower gold prices and central bank foreign exchange operations weighed on the country’s external buffers. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533520/dollar-reserves-dwindle-16-month-low-may https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533521/world-bank-pipelines-over-3-billion-loans-philippinesLouella Desiderio The World Bank is looking to extend around $3 billion worth of loans to support programs in the Philippines in the next fiscal year. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/08/2533521/world-bank-pipelines-over-3-billion-loans-philippines https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/07/2533492/pal-joins-global-airline-alliance-oneworldIan Laqui The country’s flagship carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to join the U.S.-based oneworld Alliance as its 16th member.  Sun, 7 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/07/2533492/pal-joins-global-airline-alliance-oneworld https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/07/2533274/manulife-mcbl-launch-investment-linked-savings-plan-critical-illnessAubrey Rose Inosante Manulife Philippines and Manulife China Bank Life launched a new investment-linked savings plan that doubles as critical illness and life insurance coverage, aimed at helping Filipinos stay financially prepared when health setbacks occur. Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/07/2533274/manulife-mcbl-launch-investment-linked-savings-plan-critical-illness https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/07/2533275/ai-boom-opens-growth-opportunities-philippinesAdrian Kenneth Halili The Philippines should capitalize on the growing artificial intelligence infrastructure boom to support the country’s economic growth, an official of the World Bank said. Sun, 7 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/06/07/2533275/ai-boom-opens-growth-opportunities-philippines