Philippine tourism proved more resilient than raw arrival figures suggest in 2025, cushioning the economy and protecting jobs despite mounting global and domestic pressures.
Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., an asset-light, prop-tech hospitality platform and a subsidiary of listed DoubleDragon Corp., has signed definitive and binding agreements to develop a 766-room Hotel101 property in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district, marking a major milestone in its global expansion push.
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s leading AI-powered CRM company, has launched the Salesforce Startup Program in the Philippines, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s fast-expanding startup ecosystem.
Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), a subsidiary of Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc., on Monday inaugurated its second water treatment plant, strengthening bulk water supply for Bacolod City and the neighboring municipality of Murcia.
BDO Unibank Inc. has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Monte Sur Equity Holdings Inc. for the sale of 1.51 billion shares, equivalent to a 70 percent stake, in Dominion Holdings Inc. (DHI), as the bank continues to streamline its corporate structure.
San Miguel Corporation reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with revenues rising 19 percent to P428.3 billion, driven by solid performance across its food, power, fuel, infrastructure, and cement businesses.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) are tightening coordination to position New Clark City as a more seamless and investor-friendly destination under the expanding Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).
PLDT Enterprise and Araneta City Inc. (ACI) have expanded their long-running partnership to upgrade the digital infrastructure of Araneta City, supporting the district’s growing technology and connectivity needs.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite softer vehicle demand and broader economic headwinds, with strong growth in electrified vehicles helping sustain its leadership in the local automotive market.