EDSA puts Dizon to the test
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon spent much of the past year cultivating the image of a no-nonsense reformer determined to clean up one of government’s most corruption-tainted agencies.
Asiabest Group shareholders back expansion and recapitalization plan
Asiabest Group International, Inc. (ABG) secured stockholder approval for a major expansion and recapitalization program during its annual meeting held August 11, 2026.
AI banking takes center stage at Finance Philippines 2026
The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) and The Asian Banker recently convened senior leaders from across the financial sector for Finance Philippines 2026, bringing together regulators, traditional and digital banks, fintech firms, technology providers, and corporations to discuss key shifts reshaping the country’s financial system
Alliance Global profit rises on recurring income
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew L. Tan, posted net income of P16.0 billion in the first half of 2026, up 3 percent from P15.6 billion a year earlier, excluding one-time gains from the deconsolidation of Golden Arches Development Corp. in 2025.
PLDT flags material weakness in financial controls
PLDT Inc. said it has identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, after a reassessment of deficiencies tied to the accounting of certain structured hedge arrangements.
