The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured a financing package of up to USD100 million to support Ayala Corporation’s efforts to build a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. The funding will be directed towards the procurement and installation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and the purchase of electric vehicles for commercial use, accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner transportation.
BDO Unibank continues to drive financial inclusion with its Junior Savers Account, aimed at helping parents and guardians teach children the importance of saving early.
In 2025, increasing international support is emerging for stronger maritime security partnerships with the Philippines, driven by ongoing tensions over China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea. Ambassadors from key nations, including France, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the European Union, and Australia, convened at a maritime security forum organized by the Stratbase Institute and the French Embassy in Manila.
Filinvest Land Inc., the property arm of the Gotianun Group, has entered into a property-for-share swap agreement with Filinvest REIT, the group’s listed real estate investment trust that trades under the symbol FILRT.
Renewable energy firm CleanTech Global Renewables Inc. subsidiary Tera Renewables 7 Corp. is pursuing a 451.38 MW solar project in Labrador, Pangasinan, marking a key expansion in the Philippines’ clean energy sector.
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.