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The Makati Business Club said restoring public trust in the Senate now largely depends on the leadership of the Senate President following what it described as the “unprecedented drama and chaos” that marked the chamber’s May 11 session.

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ferdinand Ferrer warned that political distractions and uncertainty could slow investment inflows into the Philippines, saying stability and adherence to the rule of law remain critical to sustaining investor confidence.

Philippine electronics manufacturer EMS Group is accelerating capacity expansion as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure fuels a surge in orders for power supply components and circuit boards used in high-performance computing systems.

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) kept its upward growth trajectory in 2025, reporting a net income of ₱1.06 billion under local accounting standards. Its new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) rose 17 percent to ₱4.8 billion—faster than the industry average—while gross written premiums increased 17.1 percent to ₱37.7 billion. Over the past five years, net income has grown at an average annual rate of 41 percent, securing its place among the country’s leading life insurers.

The Philippines is poised for another potentially record-breaking year in exports in 2026, buoyed by resilient global demand, expanding trade access, and continued strength in both electronics and agriculture, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).