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EDITORIAL — Fiscally irresponsible

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Opinion

DOF chief sees Philippine economy regaining 5-6 percent growth in H2

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11 days ago

As the financial services industry continues to evolve, financing companies are under increasing pressure to improve collections...

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Canceled, postponed and now suddenly urgent

By Francis J. Kong | August 8, 2026 - 12:00am

There is a unique humility in having engagements canceled by a finance department rather than public opinion.

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Life is interesting

By Wilson Sy | July 13, 2026 - 12:00am

Many interesting things are happening right now that capture the attention of people from different walks of life.

Business

NHMFC earns consecutive COA unmodified opinion

July 13, 2026 - 12:00am

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) has once again earned an Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit...

Business

Philippines secures $60 million grant from MCC

By Aubrey Rose Inosante | July 12, 2026 - 12:00am

The US Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) has approved a $60 million grant for the Philippines to advance energy security and...

Business

COMMENTARY: Why the Philippines cannot afford to delay open finance

By Pavel Fedorov | June 22, 2026 - 10:28am

The recently filed Open Finance bill may be the most consequential piece of legislation in addressing this.

Banking