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    Lender’s Anvil honors highlight strength of corporate reporting and stakeholder focus

    Security Bank Corp. secured a major corporate milestone after winning the Platinum Anvil Award—the highest distinction at the 61st Anvil Awards—recognizing the Bank’s 2024 Integrated Report.

    Marcos OKs five-year registration for brand new vehicles

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a policy extending the initial registration period for brand new cars and motorcycles to five years, up from the current three years.

    Holcim, Peak Energy power cement’s solar shift

    Holcim Philippines Inc. is accelerating its move toward cleaner manufacturing through a strategic partnership with regional renewable energy platform Peak Energy, aimed at advancing decarbonization across its cement operations. 

    Megaworld ramps up provincial township expansion 

    Property giant Megaworld is ramping up capital spending to P65 billion this year as it accelerates the expansion of its township developments outside Metro Manila, underscoring confidence in growth across key provincial markets.

    PAGCOR earnings signal online gaming imperative

    PAGCOR’s 2025 earnings tell a clear story: the future of state gaming revenues is increasingly digital, even as traditional casinos lose ground and offshore gaming disappears from the mix.

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    House trashes impeachment raps vs President Marcos

    The House of Representatives’ justice committee on Wednesday, February 4, junked two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the petitions failed to sufficiently establish impeachable offenses. The dismissal effectively grants Marcos a one-year immunity from impeachment, as the Constitution allows only one proceeding against an official per year. The complaints, separately endorsed by Pusong Pinoy Rep. Jett Nisay and the Makabayan bloc, faulted the President for flood control failures and budgetary problems. The Makabayan-backed petition went further, alleging systemic corruption through a “BBM parametric formula,” abuse of unprogrammed funds, and Marcos’ alleged direct role in kickbacks.

    Japan, Philippines agree in principle on new tax treaty

    Japan and the Philippines have agreed in principle to replace their existing tax treaty, marking the first major update to the agreement in nearly 20 years.

    Tokyo and Manila exchange notes on MRT-3 rehabilitation loan

    Japan and the Philippines on Wednesday formalized an agreement to support the rehabilitation of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) in Metro Manila.

    RCBC’s award sweep spotlights purposeful banking communications

    Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) emerged as a standout at the 61st Anvil Awards, securing multiple recognitions for communication programs that reinforce its push for financial inclusion, sustainability, and digital transformation.
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