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Empire East Land Inc. reported Wednesday that its net income for the first nine months of 2026 fell 26 percent to P452.89 million, down from P618.05 million in the same period a year earlier, dragged down by lower consolidated revenues.

Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has officially begun handing over completed units at its Futura Monte development in Naga City, a key milestone for the firm’s regional expansion. The ceremonial turnover for Building A was held recently at the project’s clubhouse, with qualified buyers now receiving their units. FLI officials said the handover reaffirms the company’s commitment to delivering quality homes in well-connected communities, with succeeding turnovers to follow as more units become ready for occupancy.

Tessie Sy-Coson was just eight when she became a shoe salesgirl during the Christmas rush. Her small frame may have made her an unlikely salesperson, but the experience taught her an early lesson about business: everyone has something to contribute.

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), has entered a strategic partnership with global renewable energy developer Vena Global Group Pte. Ltd. to invest in a 2,800-megawatt portfolio of renewable energy projects spanning Indonesia and the Philippines, the firms announced Wednesday.

For a small-business owner trying to restock shelves, pay suppliers or seize a sudden sales opportunity, waiting weeks for a loan decision can mean missing the moment. Ginbee Go, incoming president and chief executive officer of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), wants to make getting credit less of an exercise in patience.