ASEAN to address Middle East crisis spillover
ASEAN leaders are expected to issue a unified statement on the Middle East at the 40th ASEAN Summit tomorrow, outlining both a regional position and a framework for addressing future crises, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.
Toyota Tamaraw wins DOTr certification as modern PUV
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially granted the “Modern PUV Class 1” certification to the Toyota Tamaraw, a milestone in the Philippines’ public utility vehicle modernization program, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) president Masando Hashimoto announced.
URC 1Q profits slip 2% despite strong sales growth
Universal Robina Corp. reported a 2 percent drop in net income for the first quarter to P3.97 billion from P4.05 billion a year earlier, despite higher sales driven by strong demand across its food businesses.
EastWest loan and deposit growth drive strong Q1 results
EastWest Banking Corporation reported a net income of P1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by growth in its core banking businesses despite challenging economic and geopolitical conditions.
Makati Business Club Calls for Urgent Economic Reforms
The Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling for urgent reforms and stronger transparency following the release of the latest GDP figures, which highlight growing economic pressures such as rising oil prices, global uncertainties, and corruption concerns that weaken public trust and limit productive government spending.
