SM Prime plans USD Bond offer
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the listed property development arm of the SM Group,has tapped major global and domestic banks to arrange a series of fixed-income investor calls across Asia and Europe starting September 8, one of the initial steps to prepare for a potential USD-denominated, benchmark-sized Regulation S offering of 5-year senior notes.
EEI wins P19.1B worth of new projects
EEI Corp., one of the country’s leading construction firms, announced a major boost in its third-quarter project acquisitions for 2025, securing contracts worth a total of P19.1 billion, a significant turnaround from last year.
SM Prime sharpens China focus with Fujian-only expansion strategy
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines’ largest mall operator, is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Chinese market by narrowing its focus exclusively to Fujian province, as part of its strategy to deepen its presence in China’s retail sector.
Final phase of SCTEX toll hike starts Sept. 9; motorists to pay higher rates
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) will implement the final tranche of a multi-year toll rate adjustment for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) beginning September 9, 2025, marking the completion of a phased increase program aimed at minimizing the financial burden on motorists.
NTC to phase out 3G by 2026, pushes telcos toward 4G and 5G transition
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has announced plans to fully decommission 3G mobile networks nationwide by December 31, 2026, under a draft circular titled “Decommissioning of Third Generation (3G) and Second Generation (2G) Mobile Network Series.”
