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SEC to tighten sustainability reporting rules for listed firms starting 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will begin stricter sustainability reporting rules for listed companies as part of its reform efforts.

Higher cigarette taxes, bigger warning labels may push more Filipinos to quit – study

A new study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases finds that raising cigarette taxes and increasing the size of health warning labels could encourage more Filipinos to stop smoking.

Foxmont targets P4B to boost Philippine startups

Venture capital firm Foxmont Capital Partners is ramping up its bet on the Philippines, planning to deploy up to P4 billion in new investments over the next few years as it doubles down on the country’s growing startup ecosystem.

Treasury partially awards T-Bills as yields rise

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) partially awarded its Treasury bill (T-bill) offerings on Monday, signaling a cautious stance as yields climbed amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Cebu Pacific profits more than double in 2025 on strong travel demand

Cebu Pacific reported a sharp rise in earnings in 2025, with net income reaching P12.3 billion, more than double the previous year’s results.

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Jollibee Group expands jobs for seniors, PWDs in Baguio

 The Jollibee Group has expanded its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new partnership with the Baguio City Government.

TPB, AIM graduate first batch of tourism market intelligence program

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), held a graduation ceremony for the first batch of its Market Intelligence Learning and Training Program (MILTP) at AIM’s Fuller Hall.

PSALM plans sale of Ilocos Sur hydro plant by Q3

State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) is preparing to privatize the 70-megawatt Bakun hydroelectric power plant in Ilocos Sur by the third quarter of 2026.

NEA extends P237 million worth of loans to ECs for Jan-Feb 2026

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it already extended P237 million worth of loans to five electric cooperatives (ECs) as of February this year to finance electrification projects.
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