finance

Tax hikes eyed to offset relief for workers, small biz

The Marcos administration is weighing a series of tax increases—including higher levies on sugary drinks,…

Metrobank first-half income rose to P24.9B

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a slightly higher net income in the first…

PH eyes wider antidirty money net

The Philippines’ antimoney laundering watchdog is preparing an overhaul of its rules as it seeks…

Caregiving, family support weigh on Filipinos’ financial future

About two in three Filipino adults shoulder financial responsibilities for family members, placing the Philippines…

Higher oil prices may keep PSEi under pressure

Investors are expected to remain defensive this week as surging oil prices, renewed geopolitical conflict…

SEC launches Sukuk framework

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally rolled out the country’s regulatory framework for…

BIZ BUZZ: Maya’s PR play pays off

Winning customers is one thing. Winning over the marketing crowd year after year is another.…

Bad loans fell to 6-month low in June

Philippine banks’ bad loans fell to a six-month low in June, a welcome sign of…

Finance execs call for reforms to preserve wage hike gains

With Metro Manila’s historic P85 daily wage increase set to take effect this week, a…

COL: PSEi may rebound to 7,500 by year-end

Despite lingering geopolitical concerns and market uncertainty, leading online stock brokerage COL Financial is keeping…