Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) is holding the Shore It Up! Tubbataha Exploration Dive until May 27, 2026, by bringing together experts to assess the health of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park — a critical Philippine marine sanctuary and global biodiversity site in the Sulu Sea.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion and environmental sustainability, aligning efforts with this year’s Sustainability Awareness Month theme “Sustainable Progress for All” to drive inclusive growth and a greener economy nationwide.
State Street Corp. said it will open a new office in Manila in the second half of 2026, marking a major expansion of the global financial services firm’s Asia-Pacific operations.
PLDT Inc. is accelerating its transformation from a telecommunications provider into a technology-driven company, betting on artificial intelligence, network resilience, and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term growth while balancing profitability with environmental and social commitments.
The Philippines is aiming to advance discussions on a potential review of its trade agreement with Japan while seeking Tokyo’s backing for Manila’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.
At the ASEAN RailCon 2026 held Thursday at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters, the Philippines appealed to ASEAN member states, investors, and development institutions to back its large-scale railway expansion program.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted rules raising the maximum repayment period for salary-based general purpose consumption loans (SBGPCLs) from the standard three years — extendable only to five years in special cases — to seven years.
Security Bank recently held Sustainability Talks 2026: Energy Savings and Tax Incentives for a Greener Tomorrow, a forum for commercial clients to address rising energy costs and changing regulations. The event gathered regulators, industry experts and business leaders to discuss strategies for better energy management, cost reduction and compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA).