Mitsubishi Corp raises Ayala stake to 15% in P44.5-billion deal
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. has expanded its investment in Ayala Corp. through a share purchase valued at roughly P44.5 billion, lifting its economic ownership from 4.7 percent to 15 percent and its voting interest to 20 percent, at an agreed price of P650 per common share.
Serial fuel price hikes hit households and businesses: adjustments staggered
Major fuel firms are rolling out another round of steep price rises, marking the third consecutive week of big adjustments and prompting companies to split the increases across two days to soften immediate impact.
PH launches school milk program; 4.6 million learners to benefit
The Philippine government launched the milk component of the 2026 School-Based Feeding Program at Quirino Elementary School in Quezon City on Monday, bringing locally produced milk to about 4.6 million learners nationwide while building a reliable market for Filipino dairy farmers.
Data-driven lending seen widening credit access for small entrepreneurs
Broader use of alternative data, coupled with risk-based regulation and stronger consumer safeguards, could help widen formal credit access for Filipino microentrepreneurs, according to digital lender Tala.
Likhang HABI fair to bring 100 textile MSMEs to Makati
About 100 textile MSMEs, weavers, artisans and designers will converge in Makati next month to tap new markets for Philippine-made fabrics and products, as the local weaving industry seeks to turn traditional crafts into scalable businesses.
