Emperador Inc. has made a strategic move into the mezcal market with the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in Mexico’s Destileria Los Danzantes S.A. de C.V. for 80 million Mexican pesos (approximately P226 million).
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against New Seataoo Corp. and Seataoo Information Technology OPC for soliciting public investments without the required license. The complaint, submitted to the Department of Justice, also implicated several key individuals, including officers Anna Rose Jangao Tero, Jonathan Tuazon Garcia, and others associated with the company.
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), in collaboration with GCash, has launched a new program aimed at improving the speed, security, and efficiency of indemnity payments to insured farmers. Announced on Sunday, the partnership will streamline PCIC's payout system, directly depositing indemnities into farmers' GCash wallet accounts in real-time, making the process faster and more accessible.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is optimistic about a resurgence in cruise tourism this year, buoyed by the early arrival of international cruise ships and a growing number of port calls to Philippine destinations. January 2025 saw the first notable visits, showcasing the nation's rising prominence in the global cruise industry.
The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.
For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.