Business groups welcomed the signing of the Philippines–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), calling it a strategic milestone that broadens trade reach, strengthens investment flows, and opens new pathways for exporters and small businesses.
Meralco and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have shut down an illegal electric meter selling operation in Sta. Cruz, Manila as part of efforts to stop electricity theft.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) closed 2025 with a strong year-end recovery that pushed full-year collections beyond ₱3 trillion, reversing a mid-year slowdown and reinforcing confidence in its shift toward a trust-based tax system.
The Philippines is courting fresh capital from the United Arab Emirates, sharpening its pitch around energy security and digital infrastructure as talks advance with two heavyweight Emirati groups.
San Miguel Corp.’s power generation arm, San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., has approved the issuance of up to $300 million worth of senior perpetual capital securities.
Electricity consumers will pay slightly lower transmission charges in their January 2026 power bills, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.
Jollibee Foods Corp. said Wednesday it will continue focusing on growing its business even as it moves forward with plans to spin off its international operations.
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is expanding its office platform with the launch of a new leasing group, a move aimed at reinforcing its position as the Philippines’ largest office developer while advancing its goal of building a 2-million-square-meter leasable office portfolio.