The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to significantly impact the Philippine stock market, as investors remain more focused on external factors like US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, the Federal Reserve, and the broader performance of US markets.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) met with the Department of Energy (DOE) to recalibrate the supply-demand interplay following the early onset of yellow alerts in the system.
PLDT Inc. has completed the cable laying for the Apricot cable system in Baler, Aurora, and Digos, Davao, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the country's digital infrastructure.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), led by the Yuchengco Group, announced a strategic partnership with South Korean fintech company Cashmallow enabling cardless cash withdrawals for international travelers in the Philippines.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), the delisted conglomerate led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, announced a consolidated core income of P23.6 billion in 2024, marking a 21 percent increase from the P19.5 billion reported in 2023.
The Department of Agriculture has handed over a ₱65.6-million rice processing facility to the Talabutab Norte Primary Multipurpose Cooperative in General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, under the RCEF Mechanization Program.
Quezon City job seekers now have easier access to industry-relevant skills training, after the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) signed an agreement with global customer experience leader Foundever®. The deal launches the Quezon City Competency Enhancement and Retooling Program, aimed at bridging the gap between community skills and actual workplace needs.
The US has ruled out announcing the proposed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone during or after this month’s ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Manila, leaving the initiative’s timeline uncertain as Washington and Manila continue discussions on its scope and potential impact.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Alberta Council and is preparing a separate memorandum of understanding with a Canadian power generation company, as it seeks to convert investor interest into actual projects in Casiguran, Aurora.