Richli Water Inc. (RWI), a local water distribution utility, has completed construction of the Bugwak Sevilla Water Treatment Plant in Bohol—a key infrastructure project set to boost the province’s water security and cut reliance on groundwater sources.

Former Philippine Stock Exchange chair Ma. Vivian Yuchengco is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw a circular that sets term limits for the bourse’s broker-directors, stating the move weakens fundamental corporate governance principles and shareholder rights. In her statement, Yuchengco emphasized that good governance depends on directors earning and retaining shareholders’ trust, while regulators must respect that electoral choice. She noted that repeated re-election should not be dismissed by the SEC, but rather reinforces the commission’s duty to clearly justify why such a choice should be overridden. Along with fellow director Eddie Gobing, Yuchengco has also filed a petition with the Court of Appeals to have the rule declared unconstitutional; both bring extensive board experience, with Yuchengco having served 28 years and Gobing 25 years.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued revised guidelines governing mandatory corporate governance training for directors and key officers, aiming to align local practices with international standards and strengthen market trust. This new memorandum circular repeals two older issuances—MC No. 11 (Series of 2012) and MC No. 2 (Series of 2015)—replacing them with streamlined rules that apply to all publicly listed firms, public companies, registered issuers, and accredited training providers.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pushing for electricity distribution to be treated as strategic national infrastructure as rooftop solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles reshape how power is produced, delivered, and consumed.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is set to complete six major transmission projects aggregating P23.54 billion before the close of 2026, following also the completion of five flagship facilities worth another P7.19 billion earlier this year. Once all 11 projects are delivered, the entire investment total P30.73 billion.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated the bidding process for pre-determined coal resource blocks under the 2026 Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP), to make way for a stronger, fairer evaluation system aligned with national interests.

Taiwanese companies are looking to expand in the Philippines by targeting gaps in energy, healthcare, agriculture, and digital infrastructure, with 125 firms showcasing technologies at Taiwan Expo 2026 in Manila.

Persistent power alerts in the Visayas have prompted the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) to call for major government-led structural reforms in the energy sector.

Ayala Land Inc.’s 290-hectare Cresendo estate in Tarlac is moving closer to becoming a full-scale industrial and urban center, with most industrial lots leased and major road, school, and commercial projects advancing alongside factory development.

Philippine industrial property players remain bullish on expansion, with 84 percent planning to increase their footprint over the next three years despite economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, and high operating expenses.

Ayala Land Premier has begun turning over units at Gardencourt Residences in Arca South, Taguig, as parent Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) focuses on accelerating project completion and home deliveries across its residential pipeline.

Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has joined a growing roster of major property developers supporting the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH), widening the housing inventory and financing options available to qualified homebuyers.

The Philippines is capturing only a fraction of the value of its creative economy despite the sector already accounting for about 7.6 percent of gross domestic product, according to Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines.

Rural Filipino consumers are increasingly digitally connected but remain highly deliberate in spending, with trust, family needs and financial security playing a bigger role in purchasing decisions than simple exposure to brands, a new study by WPP Media, Ogilvy and Fifty5Blue found.

Lenovo & Motorola Qira, the cross-device personal AI, is expanding its reach at IFA 2026 following an initial rollout to over 20 Lenovo devices starting in March. It now supports eligible Lenovo PCs with 16GB memory, expanding beyond high-end configurations, and will come to select Motorola edge, signature and razr models with the Android 17 upgrade. It also debuts on moto watch ultra, its first wearable, and connects with Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Outlook and more via a new Workato partnership.

Manila is poised to get its first Philippine Economic Zone Authority-accredited information technology center as developers move to tap renewed demand for IT-BPM and technology facilities in Metro Manila.

A Constitution is not a calculator. Yet when constitutional questions become uncomfortable, there is always a temptation to reach for one.

When judges and lawyers can sometimes get the law wrong, why should non-lawyers presume they know better?

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The math, more than politics, may hold the key to Vice President Sara Duterte’s political future. And the numbers could be settled within the next two weeks, when the Senate, sitting as an impeachment tribunal, decides which denominator should be used in determining the votes needed for conviction or acquittal.