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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be dominating boardroom agendas, but its true value lies not in experimentation—but in execution. Speaking at the Digital Transformation Summit in Manila on Thursday, SN Aboitiz Power’s (SNAP) chief information officer, Maria Theresa “Mitch” Cabigon, shared a pragmatic framework for integrating AI into business operations. She outlined three “key points”  for […]

Advancing financial inclusion and digital transformation In a country where nearly half the adult population was once unbanked, mobile-first innovation is proving to be a game changer for financial inclusion. By leveraging digital technology, a pioneering banking initiative has successfully extended essential financial services—such as micro-loans, digital savings, and bill payments—to underserved communities across the […]

A strategic step toward an inclusive digital future Exito, a global leader in business knowledge-sharing platforms, is proud to announce the 39th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit, to be held on May 22 at Makati Shangri-La, Manila. This landmark event will convene over 750 senior decision-makers from government agencies, private enterprises, and technology innovators […]