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AEV makes Fortune Southeast Asia 500 List for third straight year

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has been named to the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 — its third consecutive year on the list of the region’s largest companies by revenue. Its affiliate, UnionBank, also made the ranking.

Japan extends satellite tech support to quake-hit Southern Mindanao

Following the powerful earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao on 8 June 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has stepped in with critical technological assistance, sharing detailed satellite data to aid response and recovery efforts.

WTCA explores Blue Economy: opportunities, challenges, global partnerships

The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) recently brought together industry leaders and stakeholders worldwide for a Sector Salon focused on the Blue Economy — ocean-based industries that drive sustainable growth, especially in developing regions. This event follows earlier discussions at the WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia, where the UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 was launched.

Business groups warn Anti-Dynasty Bill misses mark

A broad coalition of business organizations, governance advocates, and civil society groups is pushing back against a proposed anti-political dynasty measure, arguing that the bill could end up legitimizing the very practices it claims to regulate.

PCC recasts PPP oversight to spur investments

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is proposing a significant overhaul of the rules governing exemptions from compulsory merger notification for public-private partnership (PPP) projects, signaling a shift toward a more development-oriented approach to competition regulation.

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Vivant Energy acquires developerof 200 MW Samar wind farm

Vivant Energy Corp. (VEC) has fully acquired Samar Philippines Renewable Corp. (SPRC) from Envision Energy Philippines Corp. through its renewable energy arm, Vivant Renewable Energy Corp. While the financial terms were not disclosed, SPRC is the developer of a 200-megawatt wind farm located across four municipalities in Northern Samar.

BOC-ICTSI coordination set to speed up trade flows

Early coordination between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is expected to significantly improve trade efficiency as the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) moves closer to completion, signaling a more integrated approach to port development and customs operations in the Philippines.

Vietnam firms pledge P50M aid for Mindanao quake relief

Vietnamese companies VinFast, V-Green, VinEnergo, and Green GSM have committed more than P50 million in emergency assistance for communities affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, signaling both humanitarian support and deepening regional investment ties with the Philippines.

Philippine food brands breaks into Singapore premium market

Filipino food brands are steadily carving out space in Singapore’s highly competitive premium consumer market, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ramps up efforts to position Philippine exports beyond traditional commodity offerings and into higher-value branding and innovation-driven segments.
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