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The Philippines has quietly pulled off a big leap on the global innovation stage — and the business world should take notice. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has rocketed to third place in the World Trademark Review’s (WTR) 2026 IP Office Innovation Ranking, jumping from 13th in the previous edition and outperforming many far larger economies.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has closed its first sustainable trade asset finance transactions in the Philippines, partnering with renewable energy leaders San Miguel Global Power and SN Aboitiz.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is actively overseeing and validating the voluntary recall initiated by Nestlé Philippines involving specific batches of NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO infant formula products, citing a precautionary safety and quality concern.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is extending key regulatory incentives designed to encourage banks to expand lending for green and climate-resilient projects.

Ayala Land Inc. has signed an agreement with Abba’s Orchard Montessori to build the school’s largest K–12 campus inside the Vermosa development in Imus, Cavite.