Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. reported a 3.3% increase in net income for 2025, reaching ₱49.7 billion, up from a record ₱48.1 billion in 2024, fueled by strong loan growth. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said net interest income rose 9.2% to ₱124.6 billion, supported by an 8.8% increase in gross loans. Corporate and commercial …

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) set the average rate for its 10-year fixed-rate Treasury note (FXTN) at 5.893% during a recent auction. Although the BTr offered ₱300 billion worth of the debt paper, it awarded only ₱107.07 billion out of ₱328.47 billion in total tenders. National Treasurer Sharon Almanza said there are no plans to match last year’s ₱300-billion …

Remittances from overseas Filipino workers climbed 4.2% year-on-year to $3.52 billion in December 2025, driven mainly by higher inflows from land-based workers, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The December tally pushed total cash remittances for 2025 to a record $35.63 billion, up 3.3% from $34.49 billion in 2024. Land-based workers sent $2.83 billion in December, 4.5% higher …

Students at the State University of Northern Negros (SUNN) are transitioning to digital transactions following the launch of Land Bank of the Philippines’ Cash-Lite Campus Program on Feb. 19, 2026. The initiative covers over 2,000 students and campus partners, enabling tuition payments, food purchases, and other school transactions through secure digital banking channels, reducing reliance on cash. The launch was …

FlowerStore.ph, the country’s leading online gift destination, teamed up once again with the global automotive brand Jetour to celebrate the season of love, marking the second Valentine’s partnership between the two brands through an exclusive event held at the Vinta Modern Carinderia, attended by executives from FlowerStore.ph and Jetour Auto Philippines, as well as members of the media and key …

A total of 58,905 electric vehicles – BEV, PHEV, AND HEV – has already been sold in the Philippines since 2024 and last year’s recorded registered EVs amounting to P41,857 was the biggest ever recorded so far, proving that EV sales are growing in this country. This were figures presented in the recent symposium organized and presented by Vinfast Philippines …

Kia offers a range of choices from fuel-powered models, efficient hybrids, and fully electric vehicles this February designed to move with every lifestyle and every new beginning and to celebrate life’s meaningful journeys, from daily commutes and spontaneous weekend escapes to milestones shared with family and loved ones The Kia Sonet, including the limited-edition K-Style variant, slips naturally into your …

GWM Philippines continues to strengthen the market presence of the GWM Cannon SLUX+ with a new financing partnership with BDO Unibank and RCBC, making its ownershipeven more accessible to Filipino motorists. As part of this latest offering, customers can now drive home the GWM Cannon SLUX+ with an all-in downpayment of only ₱98,000, inclusive of charges, plus two months free …

Suzuki Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation through a meaningful Pawikan (sea turtle) release activity held recently at the Pawikan Conservation Center in Morong, Bataan which brought together Suzuki Philippines leaders and team members in support of marine wildlife protection and sustainability. Leading the activity were Norihide Takei, the Director and General Manager of Suzuki Philippines’ Automobile Division, Ira …

Vingroup and Vinhomes have been recognized by Time (USA) in the ranking of Asia-Pacific’s Bes Companies of 2026, placing both companies among the Top 500 enterprises in the region affirming the global scale and stature of their ecosystem and also underscores the growing influence of Vietnam’s economy on the international stage. The results are based on a rigorous and transparent …