Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved the importation of 1,520 breeder goats and 4,310 sheep to restock and upgrade local herds, primarily in Mindanao.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has introduced a more borrower-friendly approach to calculating penalties on delinquent loan accounts, aiming to ease financial burdens and encourage timely payments.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD500 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government in enhancing labor market programs aimed at improving the productivity and employability of Filipino workers. The loan will also assist in transforming the country’s investment environment to better support job creation and inclusive economic growth.
D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMW) has secured a prestigious position in the 91st percentile of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the real estate sector, placing the Philippine Stock Exchange-listed company among the top 9 percent of real estate firms globally.
The interagency Financial Inclusion Steering Committee (FISC) has launched the Youth Financial Inclusion (YFI) Initiative, aiming to foster greater financial literacy and account ownership among the Filipino youth.
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.