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Clark Picnic Grounds opens April 18 Freeport boost 

The Clark Picnic Grounds is set to open to the public on April 18, marking a new addition to the expanding network of recreational...

First Gen flags control clause in Prime Infra deal

First Gen Corp., the power generation arm of the Lopez Group, said its definitive agreements with Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra) include change-of-management control provisions that could trigger discounted asset sales, worth a total P23.5 billion, if leadership conditions are not met during a defined period.

Shakey’s posts growth in 2025, braces for 2026 headwinds

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) reported audited 2025 results showing continued topline growth despite softer consumer demand in the second half. Systemwide sales reached P24.8 billion, up 14 percent year on year, while revenues rose 11 percent to P16.1 billion.

DigiPlus secures South Africa Gaming licenses expansion 

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the operator behind online gaming platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has secured regulatory approval to enter South Africa, marking a major step in its international expansion strategy.

Chinabank boosts dividend on strong 2025 performance 

China Banking Corp., one of the banks of the Sy Group, is raising shareholder returns, underscoring resilience amid global uncertainty. Its board has approved P7.5 billion in total cash dividends, equivalent to 27 percent of its P28 billion net income for 2025.

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ADB warns Philippine farms, infrastructure face rising coastal flood risks

The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.

Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
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