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DITO launches StreamZone data bundles with streaming perks nationwide

DITO Telecommunity has expanded its prepaid lifestyle offerings with DITO StreamZone, a new set of data packages made specifically for video streaming users across the Philippines.

SMC Tollways 1Q 2026 profit rises 7% on strong traffic, lower costs

SMC Tollways Corp. reported a 7 percent growth in net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P12.62 billion, up from P2.44 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated total revenue rose 4 percent to P5.66 billion, fueled by higher vehicle volume across all expressway networks.

Security Bank names JD Yap as new CFO

Security Bank Corp. has appointed executive vice president John David “JD” Yap as its new chief financial officer (CFO), starting June 13, 2026. He takes over from senior vice president Allen Reyes, who will leave the bank on June 12 to pursue other career opportunities.

MPower to supply Calamba Medical Center with relianle, cost-effective electriicity

MPower, the retail electricity arm of Meralco, will provide power supply to Calamba Medical Center (CMC) in Laguna to meet its growing energy needs. Under the agreement, five service accounts will be covered by the Retail Aggregation Program and one under the Competitive Retail Electricity Market, giving the hospital access to competitive rates and greater supply flexibility.

BSP holds first corporate governance summit to boost bank stability and resilience

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) hosted its first-ever Corporate Governance (CG) Summit on Monday in Manila, gathering leaders from universal, commercial, and digital banks alongside regulators and industry experts. The event, themed “Navigating the Future: Governance in Action,” aims to raise governance standards and ensure strong oversight as the financial sector faces rapid changes.

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Truck driver shortage hobbles Philippine logistics expansion

The Philippine trucking industry is facing a critical driver shortage that is limiting fleet expansion and straining logistics operations despite strong demand from manufacturers and businesses, according to industry leaders.

JPEPA at 20 spurs Philippines-Japan trade push

The Philippines’ envoy to Japan expressed hope that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Tokyo will further strengthen bilateral ties, emphasizing decades of close cooperation between the two nations.

BIR unveils portal to simplify corporate taxes

The government is stepping up its digital reform drive to make tax compliance faster, simpler, and less burdensome for the country’s biggest taxpayers, with the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) launching a centralized Taxpayer Portal for firms under the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS).

ERC proposes key reforms to address PH power sector challenges

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing for critical updates to Philippine power market rules and systems, aiming to fix current gaps and adapt to modern energy needs. The proposed changes carry major policy weight, as they seek to make power supply more reliable, affordable, and responsive to changing conditions.
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