Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., the Nasdaq-listed hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corp., has opened its first European property with the launch of Hotel101 Madrid, marking the international debut of a Filipino homegrown hotel brand.
Financial institutions in the Philippines may soon gain deeper insights into consumer financial behavior after TransUnion Philippines partnered with Mastercard to combine data and analytics capabilities aimed at widening access to credit.
A Philippine food manufacturer has begun using renewable energy at its production facility in Cebu as part of efforts to improve efficiency and support cleaner operations.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a fully automated Electronic Certificate of Payment (e-CP) System aimed at simplifying compliance and accelerating the processing of motor vehicle imports, a move welcomed by major industry groups that rely heavily on predictable customs procedures.
Farmers in Negros Oriental are getting quicker access to government-backed farm loans with the rollout of a new digital system designed to simplify applications and approvals.
The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.
For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.