The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation into rice imports, intensifying scrutiny over rising inflows that policymakers say may be undermining the domestic farming sector.
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 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 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.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported net income of P48.9 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by sustained loan expansion, stronger fee-based revenues and continued business activity, while higher operating costs and credit provisions tempered earnings.
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 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 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.