The Philippine National Bank (PNB) solidified its position as a leader in investment fund management after its Profit Peso Bond Fund was named one of the Best Managed Funds for 2025 at the “Vision 2025: Market Forecast and Fund Excellence” event hosted by the CFA Society of the Philippines.

Philippine Seven Corp., the local franchise holder of the global convenience store chain 7-Eleven, announced that its chairman, former Finance Secretary Jose T. Pardo, has informed the Board of his decision to retire as Chairman of the Board and Independent Director in July.

East West Banking Corp. has declared ₱1.5 billion in cash dividends, equivalent to ₱0.68 per share, following its strongest financial performance to date.

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., operator of Solaire Resort and Casino, announced plans to officially launch its online gambling business by late May or early June, a move seen as a strategic expansion to diversify revenue streams and solidify its market leadership in the Philippine gaming sector.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is calling on all electric distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) across the country to strengthen efforts in balancing energy security with affordability for consumers, underscoring the critical role of cost-effective electricity in national energy policy.

Manila Water Co. Inc. on Thursday said that its subsidiaries, Laguna Water and Laguna Aquatech, have successfully transitioned to the electricity Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), marking the program’s first implementation outside Metro Manila.

Oil and gas exploration company PXP Energy Corp. reported a wider net loss for the first quarter of 2025, with losses ballooning to ₱9.2 million, a significant increase from ₱2.6 million in the same period last year.

Sanyo Denki Philippines, Inc., the local manufacturing arm of Japan’s Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd., has signed a landmark deal with First Gen Corp. to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy (RE), marking a major step in its global sustainability push.

Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) is committed to its five-year...

Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the real estate arm of the Lucio Tan Group, announced a P900-million capital expenditure plan for 2025, targeting township redevelopment and property enhancement initiatives aimed at boosting long-term asset value and customer experience.

SM Leisure Resort Residences, a subsidiary of listed property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc., is reintroducing its expansive Hamilo Coast in Batangas—not just as a weekend escape, but as a permanent address—with the launch of Pico Terraces, a mid-rise residential enclave nestled within 2.3 hectares of prime seaside real estate.

Boutique property developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) reported a 102 percent increase in net income for 2024, reaching ₱376.8 million, up from ₱186.3 million the previous year.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the inauguration of VITRO Sta. Rosa, the Philippines’ largest and first hyperscale data center—an advanced facility poised to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and drive economic activity and investment.

As businesses rush to adopt artificial intelligence, a sobering message from Boomi CEO and chairman Steve Lucas cuts through the hype: outdated digital infrastructures are sabotaging AI success. In his new book, Digital Impact: The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation (Wiley), released Monday, Lucas argues that most organizations are pouring millions into AI while struggling under decades-old systems, fragmented data, and disconnected apps.

As summer unfolds in the Philippines, the Philippine National Police – Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), in partnership with Scam Watch Pilipinas, is warning travelers to be cautious of a wave of seasonal travel scams.

MediaTek has officially introduced the Dimensity 9400+, the latest system-on-chip (SoC) in its flagship Dimensity lineup, aiming to redefine on-device AI, gaming, and connectivity performance for premium Android smartphones.

You can feel it in the air, even if no one says it out loud. The world is tilting, and tension is building between countries that no longer trust each other. The US and China—two giants locked in a stare-down—are turning tariffs into weapons. Everyone knows what comes next: slower global growth, just when the world is finally getting back on its feet after the pandemic.

Here we are again, watching the political drama unfold with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. It’s strange how something that’s supposed to be about justice often turns into a series of complex, tangled arguments, full of political posturing and personal pride.

The latest surveys are in, and they’ve made something pointedly clear: Filipinos are firmly standing behind the government’s social assistance programs.

After years of playing catch-up, the Philippines is finally off the Financial Action Task Force ’s Grey List. It’s like stepping out of a dimly lit room into the sun, but don’t get too comfortable. Sure, the weight’s off—this is a breath of fresh air—but don’t think for a second that the hard work is over; it is just beginning.