BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., the microfinance unit of Bank of the Philippine Islands, continued to expand financial services for underserved Filipinos, particularly self-employed micro-entrepreneurs, in 2025.
Data activator Boomi has introduced new features to its enterprise platform designed to help businesses better manage and use data for artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and automation.
Carl Cruz, president and CEO of Globe Telecom, highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the company and expanding digital access in the Philippines during the Mobile World Congress 2026.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is continuing its expansion in Mindanao, opening SM City Zamboanga on March 20 as its 90th mall nationwide and eighth in the country’s southern region.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is ramping up its European investment drive, courting Polish firms eyeing opportunities in maritime and industrial sectors within its economic zones.
The Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) is seeking to restore Indigenous Peoples’ control over ancestral lands after mining companies complete their operations and rehabilitation obligations, putting post-mining land rights at the center of proposed reforms.
The Department of Energy has confirmed the national government is open to selling the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, also referred to as the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant, to private investors, after a South Korean feasibility study found promise in reviving the long‑idle facility.
When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.