The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that several individuals linked to closed banks, money changing outlets, and pawnshop businesses have been convicted by various courts across the country, following BSP-led investigations and referrals for prosecution. These judgments, which include substantial fines and prison terms, underscore the regulator’s firm stance on upholding banking and financial laws, and carry significant implications for industry stakeholders and the general public.
ACMobility has captured nearly half of the Philippines’ open-access electric vehicle charging network as it rapidly expands infrastructure alongside the surging sales of Chinese EV brand BYD.
A proposed P20 increase in the excise tax on sweetened beverages could push up drink prices and put further pressure on consumers and small retailers, the Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines (BIAP) warned.
Taiwanese companies are looking to expand in the Philippines by targeting gaps in energy, healthcare, agriculture, and digital infrastructure, with 125 firms showcasing technologies at Taiwan Expo 2026 in Manila.
The Economy and Development (ED) Council, which operates under the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) has given the green light to amendments covering the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) deal and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) public-private partnership (PPP) project, alongside adjustments to three major development programs and a review of class suspension rules.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated the bidding process for pre-determined coal resource blocks under the 2026 Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP), to make way for a stronger, fairer evaluation system aligned with national interests.
Richli Water Inc. (RWI), a local water distribution utility, has completed construction of the Bugwak Sevilla Water Treatment Plant in Bohol—a key infrastructure project set to boost the province’s water security and cut reliance on groundwater sources.
The Philippines’ national women’s football team blanked Hong Kong, 2-0, on a cool Thursday night at Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium in Japan, moving closer to the Asian Games quarterfinals with a performance built on efficiency rather than territorial dominance.
Former Philippine Stock Exchange chair Ma. Vivian Yuchengco is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw a circular that sets term limits for the bourse’s broker-directors, stating the move weakens fundamental corporate governance principles and shareholder rights. In her statement, Yuchengco emphasized that good governance depends on directors earning and retaining shareholders’ trust, while regulators must respect that electoral choice. She noted that repeated re-election should not be dismissed by the SEC, but rather reinforces the commission’s duty to clearly justify why such a choice should be overridden. Along with fellow director Eddie Gobing, Yuchengco has also filed a petition with the Court of Appeals to have the rule declared unconstitutional; both bring extensive board experience, with Yuchengco having served 28 years and Gobing 25 years.