Del Monte Pacific Limited has disclosed that its independent auditor, Ernst & Young LLP, issued a disclaimer of opinion on its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, citing insufficient audit evidence related to its U.S. subsidiary.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a full audit of all farm-to-market road (FMR) projects from 2021 to 2025, echoing President Marcos’ call for accountability amid flood control project controversies.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the digital entertainment company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has partnered with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst) to launch the country’s first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players.
The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time), bringing the federal funds target range to 4.00–4.25 percent. The decision comes amid signs of slowing job gains, persistent inflation, and moderating economic growth.
The Philippine gaming industry finds itself in a curious bind—riding the wave of digital innovation with one hand, while trying to put out moral fires with the other.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands, through the BPI Foundation (BPIF), has partnered with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) to expand financial literacy efforts for underserved Filipinos through the FinEd Unboxed Program.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has partnered with the University of the Philippines (UP) to tap academic expertise in crafting policies on the use and governance of information and communications technology (ICT).
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), together with Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation and the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), has rolled out the HEAL Mobile Clinic, a healthcare initiative that brings hospital-grade diagnostic services directly to underserved communities through mobility-driven solutions.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set aside P2 billion for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises in 2026, earmarking the allocation from the Small Business Corporation’s Enterprise Fund to strengthen the Women’s Enterprise Fund (WEF).