Macro Developments: Inflation hits 4-year high and interest rate hikes expected
Philippine inflation rose to 6.9% in September from 6.3% in August
Central bank expected to raise interest rates
Acquisition Activity: Ayala and Gokongwei groups to merge banks; San Miguel to acquire major cement maker
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Robinsons Bank Corp. (RBC) announce merger
San Miguel Corp. to acquire Eagle Cement for USD 1.6B
Startup Scene: Cloud kitchen CloudEats and online shipping platform Shipmates raise capital
Startups CloudEats and Shipmates raise USD 7M and USD 2.2M, respectively
Industry Spotlight: Blockchain and cryptocurrency in the Philippines
Binance looks to secure Philippine regulatory licenses through a company acquisition
First PH Blockchain Week to be held from 28 November to 4 December 2022 in Newport World Resorts in Pasay City