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Ayala pushes growth, spending, earnings skyward

Capital discipline and strategic investments drove Ayala Corp.’s performance last year, with the listed conglomerate spending P92.9 billion on expansions across residential, leasing, hospitality, and estate development. The outlay underscores the group’s confidence in long-term growth even amid market volatility.

Converge posts ₱11.9B net income in 2025

Fiber internet provider Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. on Friday reported strong financial results for 2025, with consolidated revenues reaching ₱44.8 billion, up 10.2 percent from the previous year.

Rum giant Tanduay Distillers takes spotlight at WOFEX Drinks+Bake 2026

World Food Expo (WOFEX) Drinks+Bakes 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila showcased major players in the food and beverage industry, with Tanduay Distillers, Inc. drawing attention for an immersive brand presentation that highlighted its premium ambitions.

Jobless rate jumps in January as labor participation slips

More Filipinos joined the ranks of the unemployed in January, with fresh labor data pointing to a softer job market after the Christmas season surge despite pockets of hiring across several industries.

Globe, GCash bring free Wi-Fi and cashless payments to Lucena Public Market

Globe Telecom and GCash have launched a pilot program providing free public Wi-Fi at Lucena Public Market to support cashless transactions among vendors and shoppers.

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New fish farming technology launched in Western Visayas

The Department of Agriculture and National Fisheries Research and Development Institute are bringing snubnose pompano farming to Western Visayas, offering fish farmers a profitable new option.

Central bank sets ₱1.0-billion capital standard for small banks going digital

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has rolled out new operational guidelines requiring thrift, rural, and cooperative banks to secure at least ₱1.0 billion in capital if they adopt digital-heavy business models. Issued under Circular No. 1240 on September 21, 2026, the policy ensures that smaller institutions venturing into the digital space operate safely while protecting everyday depositors from financial risks.

Dizon: Hybrid flood control with foreign expertise to target local needs

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a mix of engineered and nature-based solutions, backed by international know-how, to better tackle flooding across the country.

PH Resorts doubling capital stock to P20B, erasing deficit in restructure push

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., led by businessman Dennis Uy, will boost its authorized capital stock to P20 billion—more than double the current P8 billion—to wipe out its capital deficit and restore positive shareholder equity in two years.
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