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BPI bags 8 FinanceAsia citations

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) cemented its standing as a regional leader with eight recognitions from FinanceAsia, topped by a Gold award as the Philippines’ Best Managed Financial Company in the 2026 Asia’s Best Companies Poll. This follows its record 2025 net income of ₱66.62 billion.

Security Bank aims for PSEi return within three years

Mid-sized lender Security Bank Corp. is setting its sights on a return to the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) within the next three years.

ICTSI seeks one-stop shop, integrated logistics plan for Luzon corridor

International Container Terminal Services Inc. is urging the government to cut delays that can hold up private investment under the Luzon Economic Corridor, proposing a one-stop shop for investors and an integrated logistics master plan.

PSAC urges shift from disaster response to preventive investment

The Private Sector Advisory Council is urging the government to shift from responding to disasters after they occur to investing ahead of risks, calling for tougher construction standards, major flood-control measures, and faster approval of critical water projects.

Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas rail key test of Luzon corridor

The 212-kilometer Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas freight railway is emerging as a key test of whether the Luzon Economic Corridor can turn investor interest into actual infrastructure, with the government targeting tangible progress within the next 12 to 18 months.

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Luzon corridor puts $20-B project pipeline before investors

The Philippines put more than USD20 billion worth of infrastructure and industrial projects before about 600 local and foreign investors, seeking to turn the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) from a development blueprint into a pipeline of fundable deals.

Tiu Laurel urges ASEAN-India cooperation on food security risks

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called for stronger ASEAN-India collaboration Wednesday at the Ninth ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, warning that geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, and volatile farm input costs threaten regional food supplies.

Luzon, Visayas co-ops seal 15-year power supply deals

Twenty-nine Luzon and Visayas electric cooperatives have secured long-term power supply agreements (PSAs) with six generation firms, ensuring stable electricity for millions, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced Thursday.

Meralco cites PNP support in curbing electricity theft

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has recognized the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) support in addressing electricity theft as it pledged to sustain efforts to reduce system losses, particularly non-technical losses arising from illegal connections and power pilferage.
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