Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must begin adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and stay competitive, according to Converge ICT Solutions Inc. CEO and 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) chairman Dennis Anthony Uy.
Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments Corporation, has been awarded the 2025 Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence by the Golden Icons Awards, recognizing his transformative leadership and strategic impact in Asian finance.
A new materials recovery facility (MRF) aimed at tackling plastic waste was inaugurated Tuesday at the Biñan Ecopark through a public-private partnership between PepsiCo Philippines, Evergreen Labs Philippines, and the local government of Biñan.
Arthaland Corp. said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zileya Land Development Corp., is acquiring condominium units in the Mid-Land Mansions property from ISOC Land Inc. for a total consideration of P1.49 billion.
The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) on Tuesday reported strong financial performance for the thrift banking sector in 2024, underscoring its expanding role in inclusive finance and SME support. As of year-end, total assets reached ₱1.10 trillion, marking a 6 percent increase year-on-year.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has secured P177 million in government assistance to prepare a feasibility study for a proposed international seaport in Casiguran, a project envisioned to turn Aurora into a gateway for manufacturing, logistics and Pacific trade.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is targeting about P165 billion in additional investment partnerships within three months, expanding its development pipeline in agriculture, energy and aviation while seeking to turn rising private-sector interest into sustained government revenues and jobs.
Cyber threats across the Philippines have intensified significantly this year, with more than 9 million user credentials compromised in the third quarter alone, according to the latest Cyber Threat Landscape Report from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS). The figure marks more than double the 4.3 million recorded in the same period last year, bringing the year-to-date total to over 28.3 million—nearly three times the full-year count for 2025.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has provided automotive servicing training to 15 dependents of GSIS members and pensioners in Cebu, opening pathways to employment, steady income, and small business ownership.