E-wallet giants GCash and Maya have vowed to comply with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) order to sever connections with online gambling platforms. In a statement Thursday, GCash said it will fully support the BSP’s directive by removing links and icons in its app that connect users to gambling sites. “We share the BSP’s commitment to ensuring that digital …

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is calling on Filipinos to take part in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) latest Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB-31), saying it’s a safe and rewarding way to grow savings while helping fund the country’s development projects. DBP President and CEO Michael de Jesus said the bonds offer steady returns and low risk, making …

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD400 million loan to help the Philippines tackle hunger, food insecurity, and poor nutrition through the government’s Walang Gutom (Zero Hunger) Food Stamp program. The funding will provide monthly electronic food vouchers to 750,000 food-insecure households nationwide, enabling them to buy healthy and nutritious food.  “With nearly half of Filipinos unable to …

Approved foreign investment pledges in the Philippines surged to ₱67.38 billion in the second quarter of 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan, Board of Investments, Bangsamoro Board of Investments, Clark Development Corporation, Clark International Airport Corporation, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority greenlit the projects. Singapore led all …

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Francis Lim on Friday urged finance executives of local firms to help strengthen the country’s market integrity by ensuring strict adherence to governance standards in all transactions. Speaking at the 8th general membership meeting of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) in Makati City, Lim said integrity remains “the invisible currency” of …

The international best-seller Jaecoo J7 SHS officially enters the local auto scene during the launch of the new hybrid vehicle last Friday at The Blue Leaf in Taguig City. Top officials of Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines, led by its country director Marc Zhang and Brand Director Johanna Peng, led in the formal introduction of the globally popular hybrid vehicle that …

Make way for the 7 revolutionary tires of both Maxxis and CST that were introduced just last Tuesday in the local market and are expected to set new standard for ultra-high-performance in their respective segments.  Among those prominently displayed by the AP Blue Whale Corporation, exclusive distributor of Maxxis and CST tires, during the media launch at the spanking Conrad …

If you are looking for a new energy vehicle in the market today that is free from range-anxiety, capable of road and all-terrain drive, and priced very intelligently, the Jaecoo J7 SHS is definitely the answer. It is being introduce as a premium vehicle with a focus on luxury and off-roading capabilities and it features a boxy, vertical front grille …

Tesla owners are being offered new initiatives aimed at accelerating its sustainability goals while offering exciting benefits designed to incentivize ownership, promote the adoption of electric vehicles, and enhance the Tesla community experience. Tesla Philippines is giving away exclusive deals and discounts from a variety of merchants across categories such as food, lifestyle, and services. The Tesla Owners Club Philippines …

Honda Philippines, Inc. marked the production of its 9 millionth motorcycle unit through a recent ceremony held at HPI Batangas and was presided by the new Honda Philippines president.  As the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, Honda’s 9-million-unit production milestone strengthens its mission of bringing the joy of mobility and riding comfort to every Filipino as well as its …