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Filinvest Hospitality has appointed Francis Gotianun as chief executive officer and James Montenegro as president and chief operating officer, ushering in a new leadership chapter as the group accelerates its push across the Philippine hospitality landscape.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is paving the way for a fresh funding channel after its board of directors approved the reclassification of 100 million unissued common shares into 100 million preferred shares, a move designed to broaden its capital-raising flexibility and attract a wider investor base.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has moved closer to sealing its P12 billion investment in Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. after IEC shareholders approved the subscription agreement and related whitewash waiver in a special meeting on February 26.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has introduced a new Debit Mastercard made from 100 percent recycled, PVC-free plastic as part of its push for more sustainable banking.

With inflation easing and interest rates expected to stabilize, Security Bank Wealth is urging Filipino investors to rethink their strategies, warning that 2026 will demand greater discipline, wider diversification, and sharper decision-making.