Three Ayala Foundation programs earned recognition at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards from the League of Corporate Foundations, with one initiative taking home the Outstanding CSR Project in Disaster Resilience award and two others named category finalists amid a record number of nominations this year.

Manulife Philippines has appointed Erwin Go as chief corporate solutions and alternative distribution officer, and he will join the company’s executive committee. Go will lead strategy for group insurance, partnerships, and new distribution channels as the firm expands growth options and improves experiences for clients and partners.

P&A Grant Thornton has launched its latest office in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, extending its professional services to businesses across Central Luzon and supporting the region’s ongoing economic growth.

Vitarich Corp. is sharpening its long-term growth strategy after delivering stronger profitability in 2025, with the integrated poultry and animal nutrition company using organizational reforms to position itself for sustained expansion in the Philippine agribusiness sector.

Vivant Energy’s retail arm COREnergy will supply 2.83 MW of power to four Jocelyn Forge facilities in Bulacan until 2028. The deal under the Retail Aggregation Program gives the pole line hardware maker more affordable rates and protection from spot market price swings, supporting its power-intensive production. The agreement aligns with Vivant’s P67 billion investment plan for energy and water projects through 2030, as it works toward reaching 1,000 MW total capacity with 30 percent renewable share.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed that Koloma Inc. has begun formal surveys and studies to verify if commercially viable amounts of naturally occurring hydrogen exist in Pangasinan. Koloma holds Service Contract No. 84 covering a hydrogen resource area in the province, and also operates the adjacent Service Contract No. 83 that spans parts of Zambales.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday that gasoline prices per liter could either fall by as much as P1 or rise by up to P1 this week, while diesel and kerosene rates will definitely see increases. Diesel is expected to go up by P2.62 to P4.62 per liter, and kerosene by P2.22 to P4.22 per liter. Last week, gasoline could have dropped by up to P1.75 or increased by a maximum of P0.25, while diesel and kerosene were permitted rollbacks ranging from P1.57 to P3.57 and P1.70 to P3.70 respectively. As of today, only Seaoil has released its official price adjustments, taking effect at 6 a.m. on July 14: gasoline will rise by P1 per liter, diesel by P4.60, and kerosene by P2.30 across the board.

Pole line hardware manufacturer Jocelyn Forge, Inc. (JFI) has signed a retail electricity supply agreement with COREnergy, seeking lower power costs and a more reliable energy supply as manufacturers increasingly turn to competitive electricity sourcing to improve efficiency and protect margins.

The Department of Finance (DOF) sought to dispel concerns over the newly enacted Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), saying the measure does not automatically raise property taxes and instead gives local governments wide latitude to cushion any impact on taxpayers.

Iloilo is no longer merely an alternative to Metro Manila and Cebu. It is increasingly becoming a destination in its own right for businesses seeking growth, talent, and room to expand, according to a new Colliers Philippines market report.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. officially introduced its new SM Seaside Cebu Arena to business and industry partners on Thursday, advancing development at its South Road Properties (SRP) estate.

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Globe Business is expanding its focus on the local hotel, restaurant and café sector as businesses strive to keep pace with the fast growing digital travel economy. Rising demand from medical and wellness tourists, MICE travelers, and digital nomads is pushing operators to deliver personalized service, while facing a 325 percent jump in industry cyber threats and ongoing labor pressures. The firm is promoting its "Intelligent Transformation" approach, which combines strong connectivity, cloud tools, cybersecurity and data analytics to streamline operations and tailor guest experiences. Industry data shows this level of personalization can lift guest lifetime value by 20 percent to 30 percent. Globe Business shared these strategies during the recent Hospitality and Food and Beverage Summits, aiming to help businesses build secure, efficient digital foundations for long term growth.

Globe has maintained its top position in the Philippine mobile market, boosted by ongoing investments in network quality, customer experience and new technologies.

As digital fraud grows more complex, basic identity checks are no longer enough for businesses to secure transactions.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new rules simplifying the temporary entry of foreign cable-laying and repair vessels, a move expected to accelerate major telecommunications and offshore energy projects while reducing delays and compliance costs.

Cockfighting has always occupied a peculiar corner of the Filipino psyche. It is at once sport, spectacle, business, culture—and depending on whom you ask, either cherished heritage or a tradition overdue for reckoning.

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The Philippines has earned an economic promotion. The World Bank now classifies it as an upper-middle-income economy, a milestone reached after years of growth and a steady post-pandemic recovery under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

At long last, the public can sleep soundly. The National Capital Region Police Office has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of attempting to make off with 26 forks and seven silver spoons from a Manila hotel—the estimated value of the alleged loot is P12,658.14.