Capital spending at PHINMA Corporation is expected to moderate in 2026 as the group shifts its focus from launching new investments to completing and monetizing projects already in its pipeline.
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to curb counterfeit trade with plans to establish a help desk inside Greenhills Shopping Center, a retail hub long flagged internationally for intellectual property violations.
The local steel industry is calling for stricter enforcement of material standards in infrastructure projects, warning that substandard and underweight steel products remain a persistent risk in the domestic market.
Local government units (LGUs) are being urged to fast-track the modernization of public collection systems as digital payments continue to dominate everyday transactions in the Philippines.
The Philippine National Bank has passed its surveillance audit for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security standard and expanded the coverage of its certification, reinforcing its efforts to protect customer and business data.
Belle Corp., the leisure and gaming arm of the Sy Group, posted a consolidated net income of P524 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 13 percent from P462 million a year earlier, driven by steady gains across its gaming and property businesses.
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and its partners have earmarked P62 billion in capital spending for 2026, with most of the funds going to renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Aboitiz Equity Ventures is heading into 2026 with what it calls cautiously optimistic expectations, even as storm clouds gather over the broader economy.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the Aboitiz Group’s main investment arm, said it is continuing its long-term expansion and value-building plans for 2026, supported by a more diversified portfolio and a strong financial position.