BOC extends importer accreditation, cuts fees to boost trade
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has extended importer accreditation validity from one year to three years while reducing associated fees, a move designed to streamline procedures, cut red tape, and sustain the steady flow of goods into the country.
Roblox grows up: safer play as Philippines watches
As pressure mounts from Philippine regulators, Roblox Corp. is rolling out a more tailored approach to child safety—one that slices its vast user base into age-specific experiences designed to evolve alongside its youngest players.
Metrobank raises record peso bonds for sustainability push
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s 3rd largest lender by assets, has raised P35 billion from its largest peso-denominated bond issuance to date, underscoring strong investor appetite for sustainability-linked instruments despite evolving market conditions.
Emperador secures green loan to refinance global debt
Emperador Inc., the liquor producing venture of tycoon Andrew Tan, is tapping sustainable finance markets as it refinances existing debt, signaling a growing shift among Philippine firms toward linking funding strategies with environmental targets.
LG’s AI laundry tech posts 3.2M sales worldwide
LG Electronics announced that its WashTower all-in-one laundry unit has surpassed 3.2 million units in global sales since its launch in 2020. The product, which combines a washer and dryer in a single space-saving design, is now available in 77 countries.
