More Filipinos of working age were jobless last January, authorities have confirmed. In a press conference Friday, Deputy National Statistician Divina Gracia del Prado said the unemployment rate stood at 5.8 percent in January, up from 4.4 percent in December 2025 and 4.3 percent in January last year. In numerical terms, this means  the number of jobless Filipinos increased to …

Finance Secretary Frederick Go met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva last week to discuss how the Philippines can advance its agenda of strengthening regional economic integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Go outlined government initiatives aimed at supporting private sector growth by …

Foreign direct investments (FDI) posted net inflows of USD560 million in December 2025, higher than the USD427 million recorded in the same month a year earlier, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The BSP said Japan emerged as the largest source of investments during the month, with most inflows directed to financial and insurance activities. …

HSBC Philippines remains optimistic about expanding its retail banking operations in the country despite uncertainties arising from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Speaking at a briefing in Makati City last week, Pramoth Rajendran, head of international wealth and premier banking at HSBC Philippines, said the bank aims to double its customer base within the next three to five …

Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) has passed its surveillance audit for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security certification while expanding the scope of the standard across more of its operations, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to safeguarding customer and business data. The certification audit was conducted by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and now includes additional business units, reflecting the bank’s continuing …

Metrobank is making investing more accessible by allowing clients to open and manage Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) accounts entirely online through its Metrobank Online platform. With the UITF Online feature, investors can subscribe, redeem, and monitor their funds anytime, anywhere, all managed by Metrobank’s multi-awarded team of fund managers. The platform caters to both new investors and those seeking …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. provides customers this month with special offers to prepare for the road trip season. Together with the additional ‘Summertime Savings’ offers this March, owners can spend more time making lasting memories with their Honda cars. The e:HEV Financing Program remains available for those ready to make a more sustainable choice through Honda’s electrified models. Customers looking …

Lynk & Co Philippines introduce recently the Lynk & Co 06 Origin SE Sport, a limited-edition upgrade of the well-loved SUV designed for those who value individuality as much as performance as this this new variant adds a sharper visual identity to the vehicle’s already distinctive features, and brings global-inspired styling cues into a package tailored for the local market.  …

Summer is around the corner and you don’t want to spend it most of your time at home simply because of the high cost of fuel these days. Give yourself and the whole family as well that very deserving out-of-town vacation this year. Prepare your vehicle properly with a visit to your favorite shop for that much-needed maintenance checkup before …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with its long-time dealer principal Iconic Dealership Inc. (IDI) and ACMobility, formally inaugurated Isuzu Mandaluyong, its 50th Isuzu dealership nationwide, marking the successful completion of IPC’s “Road to 50” campaign. Located along Shaw Boulevard, the new dealership strengthens Isuzu’s presence in one of Metro Manila’s most dynamic business districts and designed with the new Isuzu …