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Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has earned regional recognition for its digital banking strategy, underscoring how lenders are increasingly competing on technology and financial inclusion as digital adoption accelerates across the Philippines.

As passenger traffic continues to climb, Aboitiz InfraCapital Laguindingan Airport Corp. (ALAC) is investing in specialized technical training to strengthen safety and operational reliability at Laguindingan International Airport, underscoring the growing importance of world-class skills as Philippine airports modernize.

Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the clean energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has officially launched its 92.55-megawatt peak San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan. The project expands the company’s solar footprint in the province and supports the national goal of raising renewable energy’s share in the country’s power supply.

Foreign Currency Deposit Unit (FCDU) loans edged down 0.8 percent to US$15.44 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a drop of US$122.25 million from the end-2025 level of US$15.56 billion, according to latest data.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and LTFRB have selected GCash to deliver fuel subsidies digitally to eligible public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators across the country. The move comes amid rising global oil prices fueled by tensions in the Middle East, which have squeezed the daily earnings and livelihoods of transport workers.