PH keeps strong credit score as S&P affirms “BBB+” rating
The Philippines scored a major vote of confidence as S&P Global Ratings affirmed the country’s investment-grade credit rating, saying the economy remains one of Asia’s strongest despite a temporary slowdown.
Batu Ampar Port to get single operator in 2025 as modernization push speeds up
Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT) and Batam Terminal Petikemas (BTP), together with Interport Mandiri Utama, will take over as the single operator of the North Pier at Batu Ampar Port beginning December this year. The move is part of a major effort to modernize operations and boost Batam’s position as a regional logistics hub.
GCash IPO feature draws strong demand, expands access for small investors
GCash’s new in-app feature for buying shares in initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings (FOOs) is gaining traction, opening fresh growth opportunities for listed companies while making the stock market more accessible to everyday Filipinos.
SEC green lights Sta. Lucia’s rental pool investments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Sta. Lucia Land Inc.’s rental pool investment offerings under the agency’s streamlined SEC RENT program, which simplifies how real estate firms register non-traditional investment products.
Nearly 1,000 MW of capacity added since mid – 2025 — DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Thursday that 956 megawatts (MW) of new power generation have been added to the national grid since the second half of 2025. The boost comes from 12 renewable energy plants, one oil-based plant, and one natural gas plant, the agency said on Thursday.
