Four major companies under the SM Group have been recognized in FinanceAsia’s “Asia’s Best Companies 2026” poll, earning a combined eight awards that highlight strong performance, governance, and investor confidence across multiple sectors.
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has filed a criminal complaint against two individuals involved in the unauthorized removal of an electric meter in Rodriguez, Rizal.
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is ramping up investments in 2026, setting aside USD740 million in capital expenditures as it builds on record financial results and sustained global demand for port services.
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out targeted, temporary relief measures to cushion port users from rising costs driven by volatile global fuel prices, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy emergency directive.
Rising fuel price volatility and persistent global disruptions are forcing companies to treat sustainability not as advocacy, but as a central business strategy, according to Nestlé Philippines CEO Mauricio Alarcon.
A better cup of coffee begins long before the beans reach the roaster. In Northern Mindanao, it starts with better planting materials, improved farming practices, and a partnership aimed at turning higher yields into better livelihoods for coffee farmers.
The electricity grid is getting busier. Rooftop solar panels are turning homes into power producers, batteries are storing energy for later, and electric vehicles are adding new demands to the system.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has welcomed a favorable assessment from Japan Credit Rating Agency highlighting the country’s continued economic resilience against global disruptions. The evaluation reinforces international confidence in the country’s capacity to absorb financial volatility, ensuring that domestic growth remains steady even during periods of global market instability and rising geopolitical tension.
The Jollibee Foods Corporation continues to leverage international store expansion to drive business growth, as its top executive emphasized the capacity of Southeast Asian brands to establish a strong presence in the global market during a regional summit in Pasay City.