BDO Unibank powers past ₱1T in green financing
BDO Unibank Inc. has surpassed ₱1.04 trillion in sustainable financing since launching its Sustainable Finance Program in 2010, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to inclusive growth, environmental responsibility, and long-term economic resilience. The bank’s financing efforts span critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure, water, transportation, and community development.
Fresh River Lakes secures ₱15-B loan facility
Fresh River Lakes Corp. (FRLC), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Gen Corp., has secured a total of P15 billion in loan facilities from three major Philippine banks—BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).
Cyclone Crising, Habagat cause ₱52.7M in farm losses
The combined impact of Tropical Cyclone Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (habagat) has caused initial agricultural damage amounting to ₱52.74 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The losses affect 2,099 farmersover 2,466 hectares, resulting in 2,147 metric tons of lost produce.
RLC to build Asia’s first pro pickleball hub in Pasig
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the Gokongwei-led property giant, is investing up to ₱1 billion to develop Asia’s first tournament-grade pickleball facility — a landmark project set to elevate the regional sports infrastructure landscape.
Shrimp farm expansion near Davao Gulf faces environmental scrutiny
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public scoping session on 6 August 2025 for a proposed ₱500 million expansion of a shrimp farm in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, led by Aqua Biological Industries Corp. (Aqua Bio).
