Marcos orders P145.56B highway funding release
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P145.56 billion to fund the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate infrastructure development and spur economic growth in the region.
SEC to tighten sustainability reporting rules for listed firms starting 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will begin stricter sustainability reporting rules for listed companies as part of its reform efforts.
Higher cigarette taxes, bigger warning labels may push more Filipinos to quit – study
A new study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases finds that raising cigarette taxes and increasing the size of health warning labels could encourage more Filipinos to stop smoking.
Foxmont targets P4B to boost Philippine startups
Venture capital firm Foxmont Capital Partners is ramping up its bet on the Philippines, planning to deploy up to P4 billion in new investments over the next few years as it doubles down on the country’s growing startup ecosystem.
Treasury partially awards T-Bills as yields rise
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) partially awarded its Treasury bill (T-bill) offerings on Monday, signaling a cautious stance as yields climbed amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
