Marcos expands LIMA ecozone for new industrial investments
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the addition of nearly eight hectares to the LIMA Technology Center in Batangas, expanding industrial space for new factories and existing companies looking to increase capacity.
Apex Mining net income rises 40% to ₱7.61 billion in first nine months
Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 40 percent rise in its consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching ₱7.61 billion from the ₱5.45 billion posted in the same period last year, the company announced Tuesday.
10 Philippine government agencies report data breaches to NPC
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Philippines ranks 69th globally, fifth in ASEAN on illicit trade index
The Philippines ranked 69th among 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with weak enforcement and porous supply chains leaving it exposed to illegal goods despite a relatively strong regulatory.
Jollibee 9-month income down 6%; Q3 performance picks up
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported Tuesday its attributable net income fell 6 percent to P8.12 billion in the first nine months, from P8.65 billion a year earlier. System-wide sales rose over 13 percent to P377.69 billion, while revenue grew 11 percent to P250.2 billion.
