Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has secured an “A-” foreign currency long-term issuer rating with a “Stable” outlook from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., reinforcing the conglomerate’s investment-grade standing as it accelerates expansion across power, banking, infrastructure, and consumer businesses.
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 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 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, 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.
Demand for premium office space in Makati remains resilient despite evolving workplace trends, with AXON Group securing a long-term lease for a property formerly known as Teleperformance Center Ayala, reinforcing confidence in the country’s premier business district.
The Philippines and Vietnam signed 19 agreements spanning defense, trade, tourism, technology, education, and energy on Monday, translating their newly elevated Enhanced Strategic Partnership into a broad slate of government and business initiatives.
The Aboitiz Group is ramping up its Vietnam expansion, leveraging investments in energy, food security, and infrastructure as economic ties between Manila and Hanoi gain momentum under a deepening bilateral partnership.
Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada on Monday maintained his innocence in the plunder charges filed against him, alleging that the case is part of a political effort to weaken the Senate bloc aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte. Estrada claimed he had received several offers to have the plunder and graft cases dropped if he agreed to leave the new Senate majority coalition but rejected them. Estrada said he cannot sacrifice the independence of the Senate to improve my personal circumstances. The beleaguered lawmaker framed the plunder case as an assault on the autonomy of the Senate, which “must remain free from political coercion, free from undue influence, and free from any scheme designed to weaken its constitutional role as a co-equal and independent branch of government.”