ORIGINAL BACKGROUND PHOTO FROM FREEPIKBy Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, ResearcherON THE SIDELINES of The Asian Banker’s Finance Philippines 2025 forum in August, Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) President Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco told reporters that mandatory credit lending rules and strict bank secrecy laws

BW FILE PHOTOSM RETAIL, INC. plans to open at least 200 Alfamart branches in 2026 as it boosts its footprint in communities and deepens its reach among value-seeking shoppers.SM Retail President Jonathan H. Ng said the company is preparing for another year of expansion as

UnionDigital Bank expects to breakeven next year on better asset quality - BusinessWorld Online                                    UNIONDIGITALBANK.IOUNIONDIGITAL Bank, Inc. (UD) aims to breakeven by the second half of

IdeaSpace Foundation, the early-stage technology incubator and accelerator arm of the MVP Group of Companies, spotlighted six high-potential startups from the 13th cohort of its flagship Accelerator Program during its Demo Day last Nov. 19 at Common Ground, Makati City.With the theme “Startups for the

PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESTHE average farmgate price of dry palay (unmilled rice) rose 6.5% month on month to a national average of P16.92 per kilo in November, the Philippine Statistics Authority said in a preliminary report.On a year-on-year basis, the farmgate price fell 16.6%, with

THE brand’s striking colorway of black and TUMI Red — its signature Pantone — is featured in select pieces from the Alpha, Alpha Bravo, Voyageur, and 19 Degree Aluminum collections, including backpacks, totes, and small travel accessories, just in time for the holiday season.“These colors

By Matthew Miguel L. Castillo, ResearcherOPEN your mobile phone to check your SMS inbox, scroll to some messages sent through your trusted e-wallet or digital bank’s line.Among these, find any message telling you of claimable winnings, redeemable points, and retractable transactions.Look for a link included

STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikBy Alexandria Grace C. MagnoPHILIPPINE COMPANIES need to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their core operations to remain competitive and attract both local and international investors, an analyst said.This includes reducing emissions, improving social impact and strengthening

Unified lending ID system rollout on hold as SEC evaluates CIC’s platform - BusinessWorld Online                                    BW FILE PHOTOTHE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is studying if

By Mihir Sharma MOST of the world knows how to respond to the US’ new National Security Strategy. As my colleague Marc Champion has written, Russia loves it. Liberal Europeans are dismayed, and the Gulf monarchies overjoyed. In the rest of Asia — and what, until now,

New fish import rules aim for digital traceability, IUUF enforcement boost - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Agriculture said its new rules for importing

1 of 7WE’VE only got about a handful of days before Christmas, and we’re rounding up a list of gifts suited for various categories, depending on who’s getting them. Happy shopping!SKINCAREDermorepubliq’s holiday bundlesLocal skincare brand Dermorepubliq is releasing holiday-ready bundles featuring bestselling formulations. The Vitamin