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Foodpanda Philippines is deepening its push to help Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grow, rolling out financing, digital marketing, and business development programs designed to help entrepreneurs overcome funding constraints and compete more effectively in the digital economy.

Singapore-backed private equity firm ABC Impact is doubling down on its investment in Ayala Group's AC Health, with the healthcare expansion expected to create around 10,000 direct jobs across the Philippines by 2027 while accelerating the rollout of hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies nationwide.

The government has raised P1 billion from the sale of state-owned condominium units and parking slots in Makati, giving a fresh boost to its privatization program as it looks to unlock more value from idle assets and generate additional non-tax revenues.

Jollibee Group Foundation has been named the Best Social Sustainability Initiative recipient at The Philippines’ Leadership Awards 2026. The award was presented during a ceremony held on June 26 at Dusit Thani Manila.

Global Dominion Financing, Inc. (GDFI) rounded 2025 with record performance, reporting total assets of P18.6 billion, up 32 percent from 2024, and net income rising 10 percent to P882 million. Total revenue reached P5.12 billion, while net customer loans hit P16.24 billion and total equity more than tripled to P4.27 billion. The firm lent P11.82 billion to 28,985 borrowers nationwide, with business and personal loans seeing strong growth. Under new president and CEO Samuel Cariño, who took office in June 2026, GDFI will expand its digital tools including its award-winning MyLoans App and AI systems, alongside its 196 branches across the country, to better serve underserved Filipino entrepreneurs and small businesses.