The Philippines has enacted a landmark law aimed at modernizing its capital markets and expanding retail investor participation, as part of broader efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and boost economic growth. Republic Act No. 12214, or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), overhauls the tax framework for passive income and financial instruments, reducing costs […]

Philippines Today partnered with global B2B event leader Exito as the official social media partner for the 39th Digital Transformation Summit and the 28th BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit, held on May 22 and 23, respectively. The two-day summits convened key figures from the digital, financial, and cybersecurity sectors to discuss innovation, transformation, and emerging […]

The football world blinked. A regional all-star team with just two days of prep had beaten one of the greatest clubs on earth: ASEAN All-Stars 1, Manchester United 0. No, it’s not a typo. It happened. In front of 72,500 stunned spectators at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia on May 28, a ragtag selection from […]

The Philippine economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, underperforming the government’s 6% to 8% growth target and signaling deeper structural issues that continue to constrain the country’s long-term economic potential, according to the latest report from De La Salle University’s Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies. The report, anchored […]

Fewer Filipinos are chasing new jobs, but more are demanding better pay. The number of active job seekers in the Philippines plunged to 53% in 2025 from 74% the previous year, even as successful salary negotiations nearly tripled, according to Michael Page Philippines’ Talent Trends 2025 report released on May 26. The data reveals a […]

The Philippines is pushing forward with its digital transformation agenda, backed by a $750 million policy loan from the World Bank designed to modernize infrastructure, expand access, and drive inclusive growth through technology. Approved in late 2024, the Second Digital Transformation Development Policy Loan is now fueling a government-led push to integrate digital tools across […]

Philippine banks are betting big on hyper-personalization—using artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data to create highly tailored content, services, and offers for individual customers. The goal: greater relevance, deeper engagement, and lasting loyalty. But as they push deeper into people’s digital lives, the line between convenience and intrusion is getting thinner. Hyper-personalization goes beyond traditional […]

The Philippine economy is projected to grow by 5.5% in 2025 and 5.8% in 2026, as global uncertainty, weaker demand from major economies, and subdued private investment weigh on prospects, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said following a staff visit to Manila. While consumption remains resilient—supported by lower inflation, easing monetary policy, and low unemployment—the […]

The quiet slopes of Mount Pulag, the Philippines’ third-highest peak, have become the unlikely stage for a passionate online debate — not over policy or politics, but a cat. Pugal, a stray feline who had become a familiar and beloved figure among hikers, was removed from the mountain by environmental authorities, sparking an emotional outcry […]

Organizations must prioritize adopting a Zero Trust security framework as the foundation of digital transformation, a Philippine cybersecurity official said on Thursday during the Digital Transformation Summit in Manila. Eduardo Justo, cybersecurity lead officer at the Department of Science and Technology, emphasized that Zero Trust is often misunderstood as overly complex, when in fact, it […]