Avida to invest P3.1B in student-focused condo in Katipunan
Avida Land Inc., a subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc., will spend P3.1 billion to develop The Heights Katipunan, a condominium project aimed mainly at students and investors, in Quezon City. The project will rise on a 1,833-square-meter site along Katipunan Avenue, near Ateneo de Manila University and Miriam College.
BIR resets audits with tighter, fairer rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is rebooting its audit regime, promising fewer surprises and more predictability for taxpayers as field audits officially resume.
PLDT, Smart boost connectivity and experiences at Sinulog 2026
PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. used digital technology to enhance the Grand Sinulog Festival 2026, offering improved connectivity, exclusive perks, and wider access to cultural and religious activities for Filipinos in Cebu and abroad.
Former Public Works chief leaves Petron board
After more than a decade of service, former Public Works Secretary Jose P. de Jesus is stepping down from the board of Petron Corporation, the country’s largest oil company. His resignation, effective end of January 2026, was for “personal reasons,” and Petron has yet to name a replacement.
Philippines pushes action-first ASEAN business agenda
The Philippines is steering the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN–BAC) toward an action-first agenda, vowing to turn long-standing regional ambitions into measurable outcomes as it assumes the council’s chairship in 2026.
