Aboitiz Group is doubling down on energy privatization, arguing that private capital and operational expertise are essential to securing the Philippines’ power future. The position comes as a consortium led by Aboitiz formally took over the Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant, one of the country’s most strategic energy assets.
More than one in four Philippine jobs are now exposed to generative artificial intelligence, putting the country at the top of ASEAN economies with comparable data—and placing women squarely in the line of disruption.
NOW Corp., a listed company with interests spanning telecommunications, media, and technology, said it will elevate its case to the Court of Appeals after the Securities and Exchange Commission En Banc upheld a finding that the firm disclosed misleading information to the public.
One of the subsidiaries of ItalPilipinas Development Corp., a listed property developer, is preparing to tap the debt market to fund a new residential project.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Group has secured three agreements with Japanese companies to explore infrastructure-resilience and energy-efficiency projects at major economic hubs in Luzon, as the Philippines seeks to deepen Japanese investment beyond individual facilities.
As the nation marks Filipino Elderly Week (Oct 1–7), the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reaffirms stronger commitment to its more than 600,000 pensioners and retirees—rolling out improved benefits, fairer rules, and simpler, fully digital services to boost financial security and ease of use.
Cebuana Lhuillier is expanding its technology-enabled services with the rollout of Cash Accepting Machines (CAMS) across its nationwide branch network, giving customers another option for routine financial transactions while retaining access to in-person assistance.
AC Health is expanding its Japanese-inspired pharmacy concept with the opening of a second St. Joseph Drug Powered by SUGI (SJS) store, four months after the format debuted at One Ayala Mall in Makati City.