MAP backs Pax Silica with safeguards for national interest
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has thrown its support behind the proposed Pax Silica Initiative, calling it one of the country's biggest economic opportunities in decades while urging the government to negotiate from a position of strength and ensure robust safeguards protect national interests.
Temasek-backed deal lifts Philippine AI startup ambitions
A strategic investment by Singapore's Temus in Filipina-founded Thinking Machines Data Science is reinforcing investor confidence in Philippine-built artificial intelligence, as demand for enterprise AI solutions accelerates across Southeast Asia.
MREIT earnings climb as dividends rise on expansion
MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust backed by Megaworld Corp., posted a robust first-half performance as recent acquisitions, higher occupancy, and tighter cost controls combined to lift earnings and support bigger shareholder payouts despite a challenging operating environment.
PAGCOR revenue falls as gaming slowdown cuts earnings
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) posted a sharp decline in first-half revenues as softer gaming activity, particularly in its electronic gaming business, offset continued growth in government remittances.
RCBC profit slips as loan growth stays resilient
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) weathered a more volatile operating environment in the first half of 2026, posting lower earnings after setting aside bigger provisions against potential credit risks even as its core lending business continued to gather momentum.
