Power giant Manila Electric Co. is revving up for a historic spending cycle, lining up P272.2 billion in capital expenditures to modernize its grid, harden infrastructure, and keep pace with the country’s swelling power demand.
State-run housing lender Pag-IBIG Fund booked a near 50 percent jump in investment income in 2025, fortifying its balance sheet and sharpening its capacity to bankroll affordable homes.
Financial technology firm Maya is considering listing its shares in both the Philippines and the United States as it looks to raise fresh capital to support expansion.
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin said she prefers private firms to take the lead in the government’s upcoming coal resource bidding, stressing that state-run companies should not compete with the private sector unless necessary.
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a record net income of P50.57 billion in 2025, up 9 percent from P46.47 billion in 2024, driven by stronger contributions from its power distribution and generation businesses.
A leading economist is calling for a flat 5 percent tariff on corn imports, saying the move could temper food inflation and expand access to affordable protein as global risks mount.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the Agora Market in San Juan City on Wednesday, joining officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to monitor food prices and supply.
GCash has introduced a new service that allows users to send money directly from their e-wallet to bank accounts, cards, and other e-wallets in 16 countries.