Filinvest Development Corp. raised P8.0 billion through its maiden preferred shares offering, with strong investor demand allowing the diversified holding company of the Gotianun Group to exercise the oversubscription option.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday inspected over a dozen container vans at the Port of Manila, carrying frozen fish identified by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for potential donation to communities affected by recent tropical cyclones and other natural disasters.
Leading Filipino insurer Insular Life (InLife) is redefining the role of insurance under its new brand campaign, “Love in Life,” aimed at transforming the perception of life insurance from a fear-based safeguard into a proactive act of love and empowerment.
Global B2B marketing services leader 2X has officially launched its new headquarters in Manila, marking a major corporate expansion and reinforcing the Philippines’ growing significance as a center for go-to-market (GTM) talent and innovation.
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.