Think tank slams China’s aggression in Philippine waters
The Stratbase Institute has issued a strong condemnation of the latest aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard against Philippine research vessels, describing the acts as “unacceptable” and a “direct threat” to Filipino personnel operating within the country’s own territorial waters.
SM Investments tops PH firms in regional governance poll
SM Investments Corp. has been named the No. 1 Philippine company for Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine, marking its 10th win in the category.
MPIC’s mWell rolls out digital health hub for the workplace
Metro Pacific Investments Corp.'s digital healthcare arm, mWell, has rolled out a new wellness platform aimed at human resources (HR) departments, marking a strategic push into the corporate sector. The platform offers HR teams a centralized dashboard to manage all facets of employee well-being—from physical activity to mental health—underscoring the growing commercial value of health-driven productivity.
CBK hydro privatization bidding moved to end-June
The privatization schedule of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna has been officially moved to the end of June this year, according to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM). The revised timeline was confirmed in a statement over the weekend, marking a two-week delay from the original June 16 deadline.
High interest rates hit DMCI sales, push strategic pivot
DMCI Homes Inc., the property development unit of DMCI Holdings Inc., is seeing a marked increase in unsold condominium units due to a surge in buyer cancellations, prompting a strategic shift toward ready-for-occupancy (RFO) and rent-to-own offerings.
