A proposed measure in the House of Representatives of the Philippines could temporarily ease the country’s biofuel blending mandate as lawmakers look for tools to stabilize pump prices during periods of oil market turbulence.
BDO Unibank and 2GO Group have renewed their partnership to help overseas Filipinos stay connected with their families through discounted shipping and travel services.
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. and Filipino restaurant brand Guevarra’s have renewed their supply partnership, extending a relationship that has spanned more than a decade.
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom has completed its first live pilot test of a satellite-to-mobile service in partnership with Starlink, aiming to expand mobile connectivity to areas without traditional cell towers.
Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.
The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.
The Philippines has plenty of bamboo-growing land. What it lacks is enough businesses turning the fast-growing grass into products worth considerably more than garden stakes and handicrafts.