The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted the interest rates on its Discount Window Facility (DWF), signaling a calibrated approach to liquidity management as monetary conditions evolve in early 2026. Effective February 10, 2026, the central bank set the interest rate for peso loans with maturities of one to 90 days at 5.5930 percent,…
Domestic liquidity continued to expand at a healthy pace in December, reinforcing signs of steady economic activity as the year closed. Preliminary data showed that money supply, or M3, grew by 7.0 percent year-on-year to reach ₱20.1 trillion, reflecting resilient demand across both the private and public sectors. Although slightly slower than November’s 7.6-percent growth,…
Bank lending growth eased in December, signaling a modest slowdown in credit expansion as monetary conditions continue to ripple through the economy. Preliminary data show that loans extended by universal and commercial banks rose by 9.2 percent year-on-year in December, down from 10.3 percent in November. While still firmly in expansion territory, the softer pace…
Private wealth investors are heading into 2026 with a sharper, more disciplined investment playbook—prioritizing selective risk-taking, regional differentiation, and broader diversification as global markets grow increasingly fragmented, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Rather than taking broad market bets, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investors are zeroing in on areas where risk is most efficiently…
Fresh from a year marked by supply shocks and price volatility, the Philippines’ farm sector is showing early signs of rebalancing its trade position — and it is being powered not by grains or livestock, but by fruit. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that the country closed 2025 with a significantly narrower agricultural trade…
DMCI Mining Corp. is positioning 2026 as a breakout year, aiming to capitalize on firmer nickel prices and the imminent opening of its Palawan operations after delivering its strongest production performance to date in 2025. The Consunji-led miner said it is targeting shipments of up to 3 million wet metric tons (WMT) of nickel ore…
One of the renewable energy infrastructures in the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex along Agus River in Mindanao in this undated photo. Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. President Dennis Dela Serna told journalists on Monday (Feb. 9, 2026) that they have received three unsolicited proposals for the rehabilitation of APHC but have already rejected one. (Photo…
At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled a breakthrough in home audio: the LG Sound Suite, a modular system anchored by the H7 soundbar — the world’s first to integrate Dolby Laboratories’ Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology. The result is a home theater experience designed not around rigid speaker placement, but around how people actually live. At…
A youth-led organization in Negros Occidental has taken a major step forward in strengthening its programs for vulnerable communities after securing a ₱766,000 grant under the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Institutional Partnership Program (IPP). The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute (NYLI) formally joined the IPP following a grant turnover ceremony held on January 26, 2026, at…
Love is in full bloom this February as Araneta City transforms into a romantic playground filled with dreamy sights, sweet surprises, and experiences designed to make hearts flutter. From grand floral installations to live serenades and indulgent staycations, the City of Firsts is setting the stage for a Valentine’s celebration that lingers long after the…