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BSP issues reminder on prompt submission of foreign borrowings plan 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is calling on Philippine-based entities to submit their foreign borrowings plan for the fourth quarter of 2026 and the full year 2027 on or before September 30.

Meralco backs EPIRA overhaul, warns on system loss

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), but cautioned that scrapping system loss charges will require reforms that protect both consumers and the long-term stability of the country's power grid.

ATI celebrates 40 years with P42-billion port investments

Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) has invested more than P42 billion in port infrastructure and modernization over the past 40 years, highlighting the scale of private-sector investments that have helped keep Philippine trade moving and strengthened the country's position in regional supply chains.

Toyota earns Santa Rosa sustainability awards for green efforts

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) has added three environmental honors to its growing sustainability portfolio after being recognized by the City of Santa Rosa for helping advance green initiatives and climate action through its local operations.

Protected farmlands vanish as cities continue to spread

Nearly one out of every three hectares of Philippine farmland converted into buildings and other developments over the past two decades was supposed to be protected, raising fresh concerns that the country is losing valuable food-producing land faster than it can safeguard it, according to a new study led by University of the Philippines researchers.

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NNIC remits P78B to government, invests P6.8B in NAIA overhaul

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has remitted P78 billion to the national government and poured P6.8 billion into rehabilitation and modernization works at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since taking over operations of the country’s main gateway on September 14, 2024, marking substantial early progress under the public-private partnership (PPP) framework.

Manulife, Chinabank renew bancassurance tie; MCBL marks new milestone

Manulife president and chief executive officer Phil Witherington visited Manila recently to meet with Chinabank’s executive leadership, highlighting the deepening long-standing bancassurance partnership between the two firms through Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL).

Ayala, BIR team up on AI-powered tax assistant

Ayala Corp. is bringing artificial intelligence into Philippine tax administration through a six-month partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to develop an AI-powered assistant designed to help revenue personnel find and verify tax rules faster.

Allianz PNB Life nearly doubles first-half new business

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) nearly doubled new business in the first half of 2026, lifting the insurer to third place in the Philippine life insurance industry as it marked its 10th year of operations.
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