The Land Bank of the Philippines has launched its Agri-Fishery Support thru Capability Enhancement for Nationwide Development (ASCEND) Program, aimed at providing annual support to at least 10,000 small farmers, fishers, and agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) nationwide.
US-based Athena LLC, a global leader in matching executive assistants with CEOs, is set to invest at least $5 million to expand its operations in the Philippines.
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is set to issue up to P10 billion in sustainability-linked bonds this year, with plans to use the funds to drive its expansion into the Luzon market and support ongoing developments in Visayas and Mindanao.
PH1World Developers Inc. (PH1WD), the property development subsidiary of Megawide Construction Corp., is set to roll out over P14.3 billion in new projects this year, predominantly focused on high-rise residential buildings.
Globe Telecom Inc. has successfully piloted its next-gen 50GPON (50 Gigabit Passive Optical Network) technology, advancing beyond the limitations of current 10GPON systems.
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.