The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) posted a net income of ₱1.22 billion in 2025, nearly unchanged from ₱1.21 billion the previous year, despite a doubling of its operating revenues to ₱2.84 billion. The increase was largely driven by the consolidation of Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) into its financials, as well as higher trading and capital-raising activities.
InfiniVAN Philippines is pumping USD31 million into its cable landing system (CLS) in Aurora, ramping up the country’s international bandwidth as hyperscalers, telcos and data center operators scramble for capacity.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is partnering with the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) to increase awareness of Ginhawa Go, its short-term microloan program for government employees.
SM Investments Corp., the flagship investment holding company of the SM Group, is tempering ambition with vigilance as it looks toward 2026, flagging geopolitical turbulence and oil-driven inflation as key swing factors for growth.
GMA Network Inc. has filed a request with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to push back the scheduled analog television shutdown, saying key rules for a government support program meant to protect households are still not in place.
Philippine business and labor groups are urging the government to reduce the country’s exposure to China by diversifying suppliers, expanding trade links and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, warning that diplomatic friction can quickly become an economic problem.
The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.
The Department of Tourism is tapping the drawing power of BINI and actor Alden Richards to promote Philippine destinations, linking pop culture with regional diplomacy, heritage and cycling tourism.