Salesforce deepens ties with Philippine startups
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s leading AI-powered CRM company, has launched the Salesforce Startup Program in the Philippines, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s fast-expanding startup ecosystem.
New P1.5B bulk water plant to serve Bacolod
Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), a subsidiary of Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc., on Monday inaugurated its second water treatment plant, strengthening bulk water supply for Bacolod City and the neighboring municipality of Murcia.
BDO sells Dominion Holdings stake for P2.54B
BDO Unibank Inc. has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Monte Sur Equity Holdings Inc. for the sale of 1.51 billion shares, equivalent to a 70 percent stake, in Dominion Holdings Inc. (DHI), as the bank continues to streamline its corporate structure.
PH external gap widens; foreign reserves cushion households
The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $827-million in December 2025, bringing the full-year shortfall to $5.7 billion, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed.
InLife sells HMO, sharpens core focus
Insular Life (InLife) has completed the sale of its shareholdings in iCare HMO to Singapore-based Value-Based Health Care PF Pte. Ltd. (VBHC), marking a decisive step in the insurer’s long-term strategy to streamline operations and double down on its core strengths. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.
