The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has launched an electric shuttle service in collaboration with GET Philippines, Inc. for a sustainable and convenient transport option for commuters traveling between PITX and the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) complex.
The Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne onThursday announced the acquisition of four hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) from Kalmar, marking a significant step in its ongoing expansion and sustainability efforts. Operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), VICT’s investment in these advanced carriers underscores its commitment to improving capacity while reducing environmental impact.
Pacific Online Systems Corp., a listed developer and manager of online computer systems, terminals, and software for the Philippine lottery industry, has entered into an investment agreement with software provider HHR Philippines Inc. (HHRPI) to acquire a 37.5 percent stake in the company.
The Philippine economy showed resilience in 2024, posting a 5.6 percent year-on-year growth in gross domestic product (GDP), despite challenges such as the contraction in agriculture due to El Niño and a series of storms. However, this growth fell short of the government’s target of between 6.0 percent and 6.5 percent.
iBDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) has released its second ASEAN Sustainability Bond (ASB) mpact report, detailing the full allocation of its inaugural P52.7 billion bond raised in January 2022.
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.