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PHINMA trims capex, prioritizes project execution

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.

Intellectual Property group sets Greenhills help desk

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.

Steel industry flags standards in  infrastructure projects

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.

LGUs pressed to accelerate digital collections

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.

PNB expands ISO information security certification, includes Singapore branch

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.

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Philippines courts Japanese capital with banking alliance

The Philippines is sharpening its pitch for Japanese capital, formalizing a three-way partnership between the Board of Investments (BOI), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).

AIC flags airport risks amid Middle East conflict

Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) is bracing for potential headwinds to its airport business if tensions in the Middle East drag on and keep fuel prices elevated, a scenario that could begin to bite as early as June.

DOE lauds Visayas utilities for reporting discipline

The Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) and Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) for timely and complete compliance with key reportorial requirements, highlighting the growing role of high-quality data in managing the country’s power system amid rising demand.

Ayala Malls nears full renewable energy transition

Ayala Malls is accelerating its shift to clean energy, with renewable sources now powering nearly its entire portfolio as the company deepens sustainability efforts while managing costs and growth.
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