Security Bank Corporation ended 2025 by opening five new branches in December, bringing its total number of branches nationwide to 377. The expansion highlights the bank’s push to make banking services more accessible to more Filipinos.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out a sweeping reform agenda aimed at fixing what it calls the “broken economics” of Philippine agriculture, a push that Malacañang sees as central to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s lasting legacy before he leaves office in June 2028.
Megawide Construction Corp. will expand its precast construction facilities to support new affordable housing projects under a partnership with the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund).
Quick service restaurants (QSRs) and food kiosks are set to drive growth in the Philippine foodservice industry in 2026, as consumers prioritize affordability, convenience, and speed, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
Senior economic officials on Friday laid out the government’s big, bold reforms aimed at improving governance, restoring investor confidence, and driving sustainable growth during a high-level dialogue with business leaders in Bonifacio Global City.
Projects endorsed under the government’s Green Lane Initiative are beginning to transition from approvals to execution, signaling early traction in the Philippines’ efforts to accelerate strategic investments across priority sectors.
Metro Manila, the country’s main economic and cultural center contributing 31.2 percent of national GDP, is seeing a major boost in digital connectivity as Globe accelerates network upgrades across the region.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has raised a record P20.5 billion from its Series G ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, underscoring strong investor appetite for Environmental, Social, and Governance-linked debt despite a volatile rate environment.
Prime Media Holdings, Inc. has secured regulatory approval to streamline its capital structure, following the retirement of a class of preferred shares.