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Bengzon appointed chairman and CEO of ICCP

Investment and Capital Corp. of the Philippines (ICCP) has named Augusto D. Bengzon, a former top executive at Ayala Land Inc., as its new chairman and chief executive officer.

Holiday cargo crunch exposes ports’ weak links

Shipping lines are bracing for another post-holiday cargo squeeze, warning that familiar bottlenecks at major gateways underscore the need for long-term port reforms rather than seasonal stopgaps.

DENR tightens environmental rules for Boracay, impacting tourism projects

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order 2025-36, introducing stricter environmental rules for Boracay Island.

Ayala Foundation names Reuben Keehan as Kontempo artistic director

Ayala Foundation has appointed Australian curator Reuben Keehan as artistic director of Kontempo, its new contemporary art center in Circuit Makati.

Meralco partners with Aclara to expand smart meter rollout for consumers

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with Aclara Meters Philippines, a subsidiary of Hubbell Inc., to deploy over 72,000 smart electricity meters across its service area starting this year. The move is part of Meralco’s broader effort to modernize operations and improve service reliability.

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Malayan Insurance rolls out zero-interest installment plans

Malayan Insurance Co., Inc., a leading non-life insurer in the Philippines, has launched a zero percent interest installment payment facility aimed at making comprehensive coverage more accessible and affordable for Filipinos.

Foodpanda’s Pandamart now offers 24/7 grocery delivery nationwide

Delivery Hero Logistics Philippines Inc., the company behind Foodpanda Philippines, announced on Tuesday that its online grocery service Pandamart is now operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the country. This makes Pandamart the first online-only full grocery platform in the Philippines to offer round-the-clock service.

DA: revamps on government’s digital lending system for farmers, fisherfolk ongoing

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is revamping how farm loans are delivered by rolling out a digital lending system aimed at getting financing into the hands of farmers, fisherfolk, and small rural enterprises faster.

MBC urges jobs protection as crisis looms

The formation of a government crisis management committee is “a good start,” but faster, more targeted interventions are needed as economic pressures mount, according to Ed Chua, chairman of the influential group Makati Business Club.
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