In a major corporate move that underlines its long-term strategy, Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corporation has formally turned down an acquisition proposal from global private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. The decision preserves the parent company’s full equity control over its power generation arm, First Gen Corporation, despite an attractive financial premium offered by the international investor.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive bottler and manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, stepped up its focus on employee safety and emergency preparedness by hosting a national Disaster and Typhoon Preparedness Webinar on July 28, 2026. The virtual gathering united PCPPI team members, known as Bravehearts, from across the nation to share actionable guidance on identifying disaster risks, prepping for emergencies, staying updated on critical developments, and mounting effective responses during natural calamities.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) recorded a massive surge in its underlying financial health during the first half of 2026, driven by expanding energy sales and higher fuel revenues even as high living costs weighed on everyday consumer spending. The conglomerate reported a 48 percent leap in consolidated core net income to P54.2 billion, alongside a 34 percent surge in total revenues to P964.1 billion. The operational gain underscores SMC’s expanding footprint in the national economy, reinforcing its capacity to maintain long-term investments in critical energy, transportation, and agricultural infrastructure.

Mindanao-based homegrown retailer EMCOR (Engineering and Machinery Corporation) has partnered with leading digital finance platform GCash to roll out integrated digital payment services across all 174 of its branches nationwide, bringing greater convenience and financial flexibility to customers across Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has cited the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) as a successful model for reducing system losses, urging other power cooperatives to follow its example.

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed on Monday that fuel prices will rise across the board this week, ending two consecutive weeks of reductions, as global oil markets remain volatile amid developments in the Middle East.

The National Power Corp. (NPC) is ramping up fuel storage capacity across its off-grid power facilities to secure energy supply and cut high delivery costs in remote communities nationwide.

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. is gaining financial momentum as stronger margins and a growing project pipeline position the renewable power company for continued expansion.

The new Batangas State University-LIMA Campus is being positioned as a key part of LIMA’s long-term plan to attract more investments and support up to 250,000 jobs as the Aboitiz-led economic estate expands beyond manufacturing.

Rockwell Land Corp. delivered a stronger first half in 2026 as robust residential sales and an expanding commercial business pushed revenue and profit sharply higher, while also allowing the property developer to raise its dividend to a record level.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Double 11 Properties Corp. are investing P200 million to build a mixed-use commercial and mobility hub in New Clark City, adding another private-sector bet on the emerging Central Luzon growth center.

SM Leisure Resort Residences is leaning on the resilience of its established leisure estates, Tagaytay Highlands and Hamilo Coast, as buyers continue to take a long-term view of vacation and second-home properties despite softer conditions in the broader real estate market.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will formally adopt the Scam Watch Pilipinas Anti-Scam Quad Model as the country’s official national strategy for anti-scam education and public awareness, establishing a unified framework to guide public action and cross-sector collaboration in preventing fraud.

Globe Telecom is supporting national and local government efforts to create a single, unified policy for underground conduit infrastructure, aiming to curb rampant fiber cable theft that frequently disrupts internet and mobile services across the country.

OpenAI sees the Philippines emerging as a major artificial intelligence (AI) deployment hub in Southeast Asia, banking on strong ChatGPT adoption, a deep pool of digital talent, and growing business interest in putting AI to work.

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers (CLIB) is doubling down on insurance accessibility after securing its fifth consecutive Domestic Broker of the Year — Philippines award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026.

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon spent much of the past year cultivating the image of a no-nonsense reformer determined to clean up one of government’s most corruption-tainted agencies.

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