Singapore’s Atome secures $345m syndicated loan
Singapore-based Atome, part of Advance Intelligence Group, has raised $345 million through an upsized syndicated debt facility, up from $200 million secured in 2024.
Cebu Landmasters gets PCC approval for Japanese investor
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) said it has secured approval from the Philippine Competition Commission for the entry of Japanese firm NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. as a partner in its Luzon expansion. The deal allows NTT UD Asia to acquire 40 percent of the voting shares of CLI Luzon Ventures Inc., the unit formed to lead the company’s developments in Luzon.
DOE to collect up to P24B in bonds, penalties from Leviste-linked solar firm
The Department of Energy (DOE) said it will collect up to P24 billion in performance bonds and other financial and technical obligations from Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc., a company founded by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste.
Philippine passport loses visa-free access in 2025, but ranking edges up
The Philippine passport became weaker in terms of travel freedom in 2025, losing visa-free access to three destinations, even as it slightly improved its position in global rankings, according to the Henley Global Mobility Report.
TE Connectivity boosts exposure on the Philippines
TE Connectivity Manufacturing Philippines, Inc. is doubling down on the country, committing P4 billion to expand its Batangas operations and signal a long-term bet on the Philippines as a high-tech production and innovation hub.
