P1.2B UAE grant eyed to cut Pasig River waste by 25%
The Philippines is seeking a P1.2-billion grant from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to reduce plastic and organic waste entering the Pasig River system by 25 percent over five years, with the proposed program targeting weaknesses in household garbage segregation, collection and waste processing.
Salmon Bank simplifies account opening with National ID QR code integration
Opening a bank account just got easier for millions of Filipinos, as Salmon Bank now lets customers complete their application by simply scanning their National ID QR code and doing a quick liveness check—no need to present or upload physical identification documents at all.
Century Pacific sales rise 14% to P70.5B
Strong domestic demand for affordable food products and a recovery in export sales sustained growth despite inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, and natural disasters, driving revenues of Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) 14 percent higher to P70.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026.
Concreat Holdings bags ACES 2026 Green Initiative Award
Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) has received the Green Initiative Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2026 for advancing responsible environmental practices in cement manufacturing.
Metrobank earns P36.3B as loans drive growth
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) grew its net income to P36.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as a 13-percent expansion in loans, improving lending margins, and stronger fee income sustained earnings growth despite an uncertain economic environment.
