Digital Economy, Business & Finance

The World Bank slashed its 2026 Philippine economic growth forecast to 3.7 percent on August 3, 2026, down sharply from the 5.3 percent projection...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2026, to demand the immediate amendment of the Electric...

The Visayas power grid entered August 2026 in a fragile state, with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issuing red and yellow...

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund P9.51 billion to more than 8 million customers after the utility...

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) undergoes its August 2026 rebalancing today, August 3, with Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MYNLD) joining the benchmark index...

Key TakeawayTwo Systems: You can file BIR tax return online through the eBIRForms desktop application or the BIR Online Registration and Update System...

Key Takeaway💵 Safe Investment: Government bonds Philippines are the lowest-risk investment available — backed by the full faith and credit of the Republic...

Key Takeaway📱 Multiple Channels: You can pay SSS contribution online through 7 payment channels including the SSS mobile app, GCash, Maya, and partner...

Key Takeaway📊 Record Month: Philippine semiconductor exports powered merchandise exports to a record $8.8 billion in June 2026 — the highest monthly total...

Alibaba Cloud survey Philippines results reveal that 91 percent of Philippine enterprises are optimistic about AI adoption — slightly above the regional Asian average...