Maynilad Water Services Inc., the West Zone concessionaire, is projecting a stronger business performance in 2025, driven by continued expansion and favorable weather conditions under La Niña.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security under a new department order.
In a bid to strengthen connectivity and support the growing economic landscape of Iloilo province, Globe Telecom has built over 10 new network sites across the region in 2024. This expansion enhances both broadband and mobile services, catering to the increasing digital demands of local businesses and residents.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is setting aside P6.9 billion for capital expenditures (capex) in 2025, marking a 5 percent increase from projected capex of P6.6 billion last year.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods inked a partnership to improve market access for Filipino farmers, focusing on the corn industry.
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Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.
Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.
The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.