The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reinforced its role in powering Philippine progress by acting as the sole lender in a landmark energy infrastructure acquisition in Subic, supporting the nation’s largest import terminal. Discover how BPI and ACEN are driving the Philippines toward a greener future—read how their partnership is energizing the nation’s […]
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PHILSME 2025 Closes with Resounding Success, Empowering Filipino SMEs to Scale and Thrive
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) wrapped up today at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, after two energizing days of business-building exhibits, expert-led discussions, and powerful networking opportunities tailored for the country’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). RELIVE: PHILSME 2025 Opens with Bold Push for Innovation, Resiliency, and Customer-Centric Growth at […]
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Study Finds Women Sari-Sari Store Owners Empowered by Business Success
Women sari-sari store owners in the Philippines are gaining independence and social status through their micro-retail businesses, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and tech startup Packworks. Learn how STAR is sustaining sari-sari stores and empowering women entrepreneurs through innovative support and training programs. The study, “Gender, Microentrepreneurship, Human […]
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Pomelo Launches First-Ever Remittance Points Program for Filipinos in the US
Pomelo, a fintech innovator combining consumer credit with international money transfers, has introduced Pomelo Points, the first-ever rewards program for sending money overseas. Join the movement empowering Global Filipinos—see how leaders came together at PH Time Is Now and celebrate innovations like Pomelo making a difference worldwide. “Today marks another industry first – we’re introducing […]
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IWG Opens First Regus Hybrid Working Centre in Pampanga Hub
International Workplace Group (IWG), the global leader in flexible and hybrid working solutions with brands including Regus and Spaces, has partnered with Mabalacat Prime Land Realty and Development Corporation to open its first Regus Centre in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. This new centre strengthens Pampanga’s position as a thriving economic hub and reflects IWG’s strategic expansion […]
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Filipino innovations push Philippines’ climb 4 notches up in global rankings
Filipino innovations have pushed the Philippines’ climb 4 notches up in the Global Innovation Index (GII) for the year 2020.
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Philippine economy expands 6.2 percent, 2nd best in Asia
The Philippine economy has expanded by 6.2%, the second-best growth rate in Asia. The July-September economic performance of the country reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday indicated that the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in the third quarter of 2019. The Philippines ranks second to Vietnam’s 7.3% but ahead […]
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Philippines surges 29 notches in World Bank’s “Doing Business 2020” Report
The Philippines surged 29 notches to the 95th rank in World Bank’s (WB) “Doing Business 2020” Report released in October, indicating the regulatory environment in the country is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm. The Southeast Asian nation improved on its prior 124th ranking in 2018 for “ease of doing […]
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Philippines records positive growth in consumer confidence, convenience channels
The Philippines has recorded positive growth in consumer confidence and convenience channels, pointing at the country as among Southeast Asia’s Tiger Cub economies. The latest Nielsen Asia Pacific report titled “Small But Mighty: Seizing Untapped Opportunities in Southeast Asia” released mid-2019 indicates that the Philippines along with Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam “are shaping up […]
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Philippines soars 19 notches in Cornell University & INSEAD’s Global Innovation Index
The Philippines soared 19 notches up the rankings in the latest edition of the annual Global Innovation Index (GII) released by Cornell University & INSEAD, marking the biggest jump among Southeast Asian nations. The Philippine economy ranked 54th in the 2019 GII up 19 levels from its 73rd ranking in the GII 2018 edition. The […]
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Philippine economy to accelerate growth in 2020, HSBC predicts
The Philippine economy will witness faster economic growth in 2020, according to Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) ASEAN economist Joseph Incalcaterra. The British bank’s chief economist said a 6.4 percent growth rate may be expected by the Philippine economy considering that nearly half of the flagship priority building projects of the government are […]
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Philippines rises from bottom rank to top 10 sustainable trade economies
The Philippines has escaped the lower ranking for Asian trade economies and rose to the top 10 of sustainable economies ranked by Hinrich Foundation Sustainable Trade Index.
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