The Department of Trade and Industry is moving to require mandatory certification for solar energy products sold in the country, seeking to protect consumers from substandard equipment as demand for renewable energy solutions accelerates.
SGV & Co., the country’s largest professional services firm, has admitted three new partners effective July 1, as it strengthens leadership across its assurance and tax practices amid growing demand for specialized advisory and compliance services.
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has secured fresh ammunition for its expansion plans after raising P9 billion from a retail bond offering that drew overwhelming investor demand, underscoring confidence in the property developer's ability to navigate a challenging real estate market.
Oracle shares surged nearly 8 percent on Monday as investors doubled down on a powerful Wall Street wager that the artificial intelligence boom will require vast amounts of cloud capacity and computing power.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a revamped roadmap that expands tax incentives for high-value industries ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to electric vehicle infrastructure and critical minerals processing.
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country.
A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.
Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to offer financing support to their nationwide dealer and distributor network via the bank’s dealer financing program. Accredited partners gain access to short-term credit lines and inventory financing, helping them manage working capital, raise purchasing power, and improve cash flow. This support is designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare supply chain by enabling better inventory management and faster response to demand.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.