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Puregold Price Club, Inc. and GCash are expanding digital payment and financial management tools for sari-sari stores, a move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion and helping thousands of small retailers modernize their operations.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country. 

A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.

Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to offer financing support to their nationwide dealer and distributor network via the bank’s dealer financing program. Accredited partners gain access to short-term credit lines and inventory financing, helping them manage working capital, raise purchasing power, and improve cash flow. This support is designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare supply chain by enabling better inventory management and faster response to demand.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.