The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

The Philippines secured over $6 billion in financing and co-financing support from the Asian Development Bank last year, underscoring continued multilateral backing for key infrastructure, social protection, and resilience programs. According to the ADB’s Annual Report 2025 released Thursday, the country received $4.1 billion in loans and grants from the Manila-based lender, alongside $2.6 billion in co-financing arrangements. Major allocations …

Insured deposits in the Philippine banking system surged to ₱5.2 trillion last year, reflecting stronger depositor protection and growing confidence in the financial sector, the state deposit insurer said. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation reported that the total rose by 40.9 percent from ₱3.7 trillion in 2024, marking a significant expansion of the country’s financial safety net. A key driver …

The Philippine banking system posted stronger asset growth in February, reflecting continued expansion in lending activity and steady investor confidence, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Latest figures showed total banking assets reached ₱29.19 trillion in February, up 8.3 percent from ₱26.95 trillion a year earlier. The total was also slightly higher than the ₱29.11 trillion recorded …

SANYA, China — Sprinter Jessica Rose Laurance took home a bronze medal in the women’s 60-meter dash while the Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s squad went 2-0 in Pool A play of the men’s basketball tournament as Team Philippines remained in third place overall Saturday in the 6th Asian Beach Games. Laurance crossed the finish line in 7.52 seconds, behind Thailand’s …

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) puts superfans and Filipino pride at the center of its biggest season yet, as it brings the Season 17 Playoffs and Festival to the San Juan Arena. More than a venue shift, the move transforms the arena into a gathering ground for the country’s most passionate esports community, where fans don’t …

Following the Philippine women’s national team’s successful qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) underscored the Filipinas’ clear competitive intent and structured preparation roadmap, as detailed by head coach Mark Torcaso. Fresh off a successful campaign in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, where the team secured its second consecutive World Cup berth and …

The crack of arrows slicing through the air reverberated across the Benjamin Dy Sports Complex during the 2026 WAP‑PSC Philippine National Archery Championship Qualifier Leg 1. Among the 450 young archers who converged from every corner of the country, one name soared above the rest: Juliana Vernice Garcia, a 17‑year‑old recurve specialist from Pasig City who is fast emerging as …

SM Development Corporation (SMDC) marks Earth Day 2026 with a milestone in Iloilo City, officially activating its first renewable energy system in the Visayas at Style Residences. ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Marking a significant step in bringing sustainable living beyond Metro Manila, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) officially energized its first renewable energy system in the Visayas at Style Residences in …

ABS-CBN’s well-loved game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” makes its much-anticipated comeback for its sixth season with Pambansang Host Luis Manzano this Saturday (April 25) and Sunday (April 26) on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, iWant, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube, bringing viewers brand-new episodes and new set of Lucky Stars. This pilot weekend also …

History unfolds on Philippine television this April 24, as the local edition of Family Feud bridges the gap between Manila and the United States for an unprecedented global crossover. In a landmark moment for the franchise, Mr. Dingdong Dantes engages in an exclusive video conversation with the legendary Steve Harvey, the face of Family Feud in America.  This rare meeting …