The Philippine peso depreciated against the dollar on Friday as renewed trade tensions between US and China weighed on emerging market currencies.

Security Bank Corp. is seeking investors for its $1-billion medium-term note program, according to a regulatory filing submitted by Security Bank investor relations head Ropi Dangazo.

Bank lending continued to expand in July, led by construction and financial activities, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed Friday.

Money supply grew by 11 percent in July, slower than the 11.8-percent growth in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Friday.

Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday suggested putting off the implementation of the second package of the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion Law.

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, after four days of gains, weighed down by weak results from retailers and on rising concerns over the U.S.-China trade war that has weighed on markets for most of the year.

Britain's biggest payday lender Wonga Group collapsed on Thursday, saying it had decided to put its UK operations into administration.

The Philippine peso rebounded against the US dollar on Thursday, following the North American Free Trade Agreement talks that helped to soothe global trade tensions.

The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld a lower court's decision that banned motorcycles with sidecars on Philippine expressways.

Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. said Thursday it is optimistic about resuming trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange to help its bid for the third telco slot.

Senator Cynthia Villar is calling for the setting of price ceiling on rice amid the crisis declared in the Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi (Zambasulta) area due to skyrocketing prices of the commodity.  

Senator Cynthia Villar on Thursday slammed the idea of legalizing rice smuggling in the Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi area to address a supply shortage and rising prices of the commodity.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging the Department of Energy to cancel an order directing oil companies to sell Euro 2-compliant diesel, which is cheaper but dirtier than the globally accepted Euro 4 emission standards for vehicles.

TOKYO -- Asian stocks rose on Thursday as Wall Street hit record highs in the hope that the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations will lead to a further easing of global trade tensions.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra said Thursday that the P5,000 cash card for the Pantawid Pasada program was enough to pay for the fuel expenses of jeepney drivers.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking dialogue with traders following the «unreasonable» increase in the prices of chicken in the market as witnessed by DTI personnel during a recent inspection.

“It is our belief that the objectives of the Universal Healthcare and NICCP are complementary. Such that we humbly appeal that our funds pooled under UHC, which is 40 percent of our net charity fund, which amounts to P7.2 billion to P8 billion a year be considered as inclusive of our support for palliative care under NICCP,” PCSO chairman Anselmo Simeon Pinili said.

Progressive lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Wednesday filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the importation of 330,000 sacks of rice found infested with rice weevils or 'bukbok.'

U.S. stocks rose slightly on Wednesday, lifted by technology stocks, though gains were limited as investors awaited progress on U.S.-Canada trade talks and eyed a deadline for consultations on the next round of China-U.S. tariffs.

The Senate ratified Wednesday the bicameral conference committee report on the bill creating a P100-billion coconut levy trust fund for the benefit of 3.5 million farmers.

The Philippine peso fell against the greenback on Wednesday, as the market awaited updates on global trade concerns.

«Para maging commercially acceptable, kasi ho ang decision ng to use or not to use ay sa mga airline ho,» Tugade said.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said it targets to award the P735-billion contract for the construction of the Bulacan International Airport by the end of 2018.

Philippine share prices retreated on Wednesday as investors took cue from muted trading overnight in US markets.

The Department of Labor and Employee on Wednesday said that nearly 5,000 job vacancies in the sales sector are available on its online job portal PhilJobNet.

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday that the “hybrid” budgeting system for 2019 only applies to government projects and not in all items in an appropriation.

Manila International Airport Authority general manager Ed Monreal said Wednesday the liability of Xiamen Air has now reached P33 million.

The central bank is likely to raise interest rates anew in the second half of 2019, First Metro Investment Corp. and the University of Asia and the Pacific said on Wednesday.

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno floated the possibility of having a supplemental budget for 2018 to offset the budget cuts of several agencies.

TOKYO -- The dollar inched higher on Wednesday, sticking to a tight range after touching a four-week low overnight as optimism over the US-Mexico trade deal gave way to caution ahead of an upcoming deadline in the China-US trade dispute.

The Philippine government is targeting to secure at least 10 loan financing deals with China when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits in November, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday.

Unilever Philippines has implemented new benefits for employees, including a 20-day paternity leave, an “adoption leave,” as well as the recognition of same-sex partners as beneficiaries.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged up to record closing highs for the third consecutive session as investors struggled over whether to take profits following a rally on positive developments in trade disputes which have vexed the markets.

U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes hitting fresh all-time highs, as a trade agreement between the United States and Mexico calmed fears of a global trade war.

U.S. consumer confidence surged to near an 18-year high in August, as households remained upbeat on the labor market, pointing to strong consumer spending that should help to sustain the economy for the remainder of the year.