GCash IPO feature draws strong demand, expands access for small investors
GCash’s new in-app feature for buying shares in initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings (FOOs) is gaining traction, opening fresh growth opportunities for listed companies while making the stock market more accessible to everyday Filipinos.
SEC green lights Sta. Lucia’s rental pool investments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Sta. Lucia Land Inc.’s rental pool investment offerings under the agency’s streamlined SEC RENT program, which simplifies how real estate firms register non-traditional investment products.
Nearly 1,000 MW of capacity added since mid – 2025 — DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Thursday that 956 megawatts (MW) of new power generation have been added to the national grid since the second half of 2025. The boost comes from 12 renewable energy plants, one oil-based plant, and one natural gas plant, the agency said on Thursday.
DigiPlus teams up with Pay&Go to boost wallet-loading access for gamers
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has partnered with self-service kiosk operator Pay&Go to give its players more secure and convenient ways to load their e-wallets.
New study offers hope in quieting “food noise” for Filipinos battling obesity
A new international study is giving hope to Filipinos who struggle with constant food cravings, often called “food noise”—intrusive thoughts about eating that can make weight control mentally exhausting. For 42-year-old Marilou Paladin of Quezon City, the hardest part of her weight-loss journey wasn’t dieting, but the constant mental chatter about food.
