US firms eye Philippine growth
The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York has launched the 2026 US Business Mission to the Philippines, pitching July’s inbound trip as a prime entry point for American companies chasing Southeast Asia expansion.
SM Prime balances debt, expansion funding
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the listed property flagship of the Sy Group, is lining up a balanced funding strategy for 2026, zeroing in on refinancing maturing obligations while bankrolling its flagship Bay City Reclamation Project.
Direct flights from India set to double Indian tourist arrivals this year, DOT confirms
Direct flights from India to the Philippines, offered by carriers such as Philippine Airlines, are expected to double the number of Indian visitors to 200,000 this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday.
Figaro Group brews strong Q4 gains
Figaro Coffee Group Inc. ended 2025 with solid fourth quarter results, delivering double digit growth in earnings as store expansion and a favorable product mix offset weaker same store sales.
Meralco eyes Semirara coal mining rights as DOE prepares auction
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is considering joining the Department of Energy’s (DOE) planned auction for the rights to operate the Semirara Island coal resource in Antique.
