Cebu levels up as regional MICR powerhouse
Cebu cemented its rise as a premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination in Southeast Asia with the official launch of the Cebu MICE Guidebook during the ASEAN Tourism Forum’s Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) at the Mactan Expo in Mactan Newtown.
Berthaphil, BCDA tie up for Clark venture
Industrial real estate developer Berthaphil, Inc. has partnered with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to unlock new growth opportunities for aviation-related industries in Central Luzon, strengthening Clark’s push to become a regional aviation and logistics hub.
Security Bank leads ₱2-B financing for solar project in Isabela
Security Bank Capital Investment Corp., together with parent company Security Bank Corp., has led and completed a ₱2.015-billion project financing for Solar Valley Energy Solutions, Inc., a 65-megawatt peak ground-mounted solar power project in San Pablo, Isabela.
Ipilan kicks off 2026 nickel shipments
Ipilan Nickel Corp., the Palawan-based operating unit of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., has officially opened its 2026 mining season, loading and shipping its first batch of nickel ore for the year to China—an early signal of operational momentum amid steady regional demand.
Philippine GDP growth slows, services carry economy
The Philippine economy ended 2025 on a softer note, with gross domestic product growing 3.0 percent year on year in the fourth quarter, bringing full-year growth to 4.4 percent, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The figures point to an economy that is still expanding—but unevenly, with clear winners and laggards.
