The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday warned that any text message containing links claiming to be from banks or e-money issuers is likely a scam. In a press release, the central bank clarified that legitimate financial institutions will never send links via SMS. Scammers use a tactic called “text hijacking,” inserting fake messages into legitimate threads to make …

The Philippine economy slowed in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP growth easing to 4 percent from 5.2 percent a year ago and 5.49 percent in the previous quarter, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.  The slowdown reflects the impact of recent weather disturbances and ongoing concerns over governance issues. BPI President Jose Teodoro Limcaoco described the …

LANDBANK achieved a significant 42% jump in net income to ₱35.65 billion as of the third quarter of 2025, already surpassing its full-year earnings of ₱35.36 billion in 2024, and underscoring the Bank’s robust financial trajectory and performance above historical averages. Total assets expanded to a record ₱3.45 trillion, supported by growth in loan and investment portfolios. This solidifies LANDBANK’s …

An international group of audit practitioners has named a senior executive of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as “Chief Audit Executive of the Year”, citing his contributions in elevating the internal audit function in the government service. Senior Vice President Ryan R. Gabinete, head of DBP’s internal audit group, was recently conferred the honor by the Institute of …

The annual Hino National Skills Contest, with the theme “Stronger Together: Driving Excellence Through 3S Synergy,” was hosted recently by the Hino Motors Philippines recently at the Hino Excellence Center in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna. The event served as a showcase of Hino’s ongoing commitment to its brand promise “Built for the Long Haul,” that brought together the best talents …

A new, game-changing program in owning electric vehicles will surely rock the local automotive market as VinFast introduced a pioneering policy that also reaffirms its long-term commitment to the Philippine market. And it is not a Chinese brand which started this but a Vietnamese one that is starting to make a name for itself here in the country.  It is …

It is the time of the year when vehicle owners and enthusiasts get to see the lineup of Sailun Tire, one of the best-selling quality tires in the country today, in one good and very interesting venue which is the Manila Auto Saloon set to open today up to Nov 16 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Sailun …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation officially opens pre-booking for the All-New Mitsubishi Destinator, a versatile 7-seater SUV designed for families and adventure-seekers, ahead of its launch.  The Destinator is MMPC’s newest addition to its SUV line-up and will debut publicly on Nov. 20 at the Ring Garden in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, with a simultaneous vehicle display and test drive activity …

Isuzu Motors Limited Japan has once again been recognized by Isuzu Philippines Corporation with the prestigious Triple Star Award for Aftersales Operations, the highest distinction granted under IML’s global Aftersales Evaluation Program.  This back-to-back recognition follows IPC’s first Triple Star Award win in 2024, marking two consecutive years that the company achieved the highest level of compliance with the “Isuzu …

Adventure met adrenaline as Gravelton PH held the Gravelton Clark 2025 last month marking the fourth season of the country’s leading gravel race that brought together cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts for a thrilling 2-day experience across Central Luzon’s rugged terrains at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City, Clark, Pampanga. Ford Philippines backed the event by deploying three Ford Ranger pickup trucks …