finance

Subsidies for state-run, owned firms surged 71% in March

Subsidies to state-run firms surged to their highest level in nearly two years in March…

IFC eyes $110-M investment in PH fintech First Circle

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) said it plans to invest up to $110 million in…

Teach Gen Z the power of money

This Mother’s Day, I’m not asking for flowers. I’m asking my children to understand compound…

Money Happens: Expert tips for managing medical debt

NEW YORK—Jennifer Vall’s son was diagnosed with leukemia. A year later, she found out she…

BSP directs financial firms to do cyber self-checks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will now require banks and other financial institutions to…

At $6.8B, PH got biggest slice of ADB funding in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stepped up its financial support for the Philippines in 2025,…

When credit keeps growing but investment slows

Economic expansions are often sustained by the steady expansion of credit. As banks lend and…

BPI upbeat on navigating global risks

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) remains confident in its ability to weather global…

BIZ BUZZ: SM racks up regional awards

Looks like the Sy family-led SM group is racking up hardware again—this time from regional…

Filipino financial account ownership slips

Half of Filipino adults held a formal financial account in 2025, a share that slipped…