Months after a powerful earthquake struck Mindanao, many families continue to rebuild their lives, working to restore homes, livelihoods and a sense of normalcy.
Government agencies are emerging as a significant driver of demand for quality office space in Metro Manila’s Bay Area, capitalizing on competitive rental rates and available properties as the district adjusts to the exit of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
Pavia, long known as a simple, quiet town in Iloilo, has steadily evolved into a dynamic agro-industrial center, bringing noticeable changes to its community atmosphere that carry meaningful benefits for local property owners and business operators alike. Where once the area was defined by its slow-paced provincial charm, it now balances that familiar calm with growing vibrancy, serving as home to a rising number of manufacturing firms, commercial hubs, and carefully planned residential communities.
Mynt, the parent company of GCash, is channeling more than P5.5 billion of its nearly P10 billion in initial public offering (IPO) proceeds into digital financial services, signaling a strategic shift beyond payments as the fintech firm pursues more diversified revenue streams.
SAFC recorded an 19 percent increase in loan disbursements to P1.48 billion in the third quarter of 2026, supported by sustained demand for vehicle financing and refinancing among Filipino households and entrepreneurs.
The Philippine government has secured USD1.5 billion in emergency financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help cushion households, commuters and businesses against rising fuel prices and economic disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict.
In a striking display of personal camaraderie amid high-stakes regulatory friction, former Stock Exchange chairman Ma. Vivian Yuchengco and Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Francis E. Lim maintained a friendly demeanor during the recent listing of Mynt Inc. in Taguig, despite an ongoing legal battle between them. The interaction underscored a complex dynamic where personal relationships persist even as fundamental corporate and stock market regulations are tested in court.
The Philippines has retained its Tier 1 classification in the US’ 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the 11th consecutive year, with authorities citing continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement, victim protection and prosecution.
Visionary Grand Corp., the company behind PUREAL Philippines, is looking to expand the local market for modern drinking-water purification systems by introducing South Korean filtration technology to Filipino households and businesses.