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ACEN powers battery storage push with P2.9 billion loan

By Brix Lelis | 7 hours ago

ACEN Corp. has locked in P2.93 billion in financing from Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to ramp up its battery storage...

Business

Court clears CERNET 27’ in terror financing case

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | May 20, 2026 - 12:00am

 A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Cebu City has dismissed the terrorism financing case against the so-called “CERNET...

Cebu News

COMMENTARY: Complexity is an illusion

By Pavel Fedorov | April 17, 2026 - 11:00am

How a simple reform could unlock fairer, cheaper credit for millions of Filipinos—and why it’s simpler than everyone...

Banking

SB Finance offers employee loans as low as P3,000 with 0% interest

April 13, 2026 - 9:10am

SB Finance is offering eSALAD Lite, a startup-ready credit solution that gives Filipino employees quicker and more affordable...

Banking

‘Government takeover to boost Petron’s credit standing’

By Brix Lelis | April 5, 2026 - 12:00am

A government takeover of Petron Corp. could strengthen operations, safeguard debt obligations and enhance access to financing,...

Business

How 1 practical move multiplied a shop into 3

February 13, 2026 - 4:00pm

Pabatang does not speak about loans as rescue tools. He speaks about them as accelerators. 

Lifestyle Business

BDO backs Prime Infrastructure’s P50 billion deal with First Gen

By Keisha Ta-Asan | January 10, 2026 - 12:00am

Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. has anchored a P50-billion financing package that enabled Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. to acquire...

Business

The future is bright and within reach: How local communities are making solar energy work for them

By Jap Tobias | December 17, 2025 - 11:25am

Across the Philippines, solar power is reshaping daily life.

Science and Environment

Empowering progress through purpose and technology with Global Dominion

December 5, 2025 - 3:25pm

Global Dominion’s digital transformation is a company-wide effort built on teamwork, purpose and a shared drive to uplift...

Lifestyle Business

Record green financing in APAC to benefit Philippines

By Lawrence Agcaoili | October 19, 2025 - 12:00am

The Philippines is seen benefiting from the record-breaking sustainable financing in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to Dutch financial giant ING.

Business