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International Workplace Group, or IWG – the world’s largest workspace platform behind brands like Regus and Spaces – will open five new locations nationwide this year, including its first Humanly center in the country.

Glope partner schools prepare students for safe digital future Education/Health Globe has partnered with Unibersidad de Manila (UDM) and the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Manila to promote responsible digital use among students through its Digital Thumbprint Program. Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz attended the event at UDM, where over 200 freshmen took part in cybersecurity workshops led by trained student ambassadors from T.I.P. Manila. The sessions covered cyber threats, online privacy, and proper online conduct. Launched almost 10 years ago, the program has now reached more than two million students across the country, with plans to expand further to help young Filipinos become safe and responsible digital citizens.

Philex Mining Corporation narrowed its consolidated net loss to P200.37 million for the first six months of 2026, a marked improvement from the P592.48 million net loss posted in the first quarter alone, as solid performance in the April to June period offset earlier setbacks.

Banking giant BDO Unibank is stepping up its digital finance push by offering completely fee-free transactions on its payment platform, BDO Pay, while launching a cash reward incentive for users who refer family and friends.

Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Co. is betting on the Philippines' clean energy transition, acquiring a stake in the 600-megawatt Wawa Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in Rizal as demand grows for technologies that can stabilize an increasingly renewable-powered grid.