Philippine employers confront shocks at ECOP forum
Employers in the Philippines are preparing for an increasingly volatile business landscape as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and rapid technological change converge, issues that are set to take center stage at the 47th National Conference of Employers (NCE47) of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines, opening May 20, 2026 at The Manila Hotel.
San Beda Alabang shifts to 100% renewable energy with ACEN RES deal
San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) will now run entirely on renewable energy after signing a power supply agreement with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity arm of ACEN Corp.
Metrobank raises online time deposit rates to up to 5%
Metrobank has increased the interest rate of its online time deposit (OTD) product to as much as 5 percent per annum, offering customers higher returns on their savings.
ABS-CBN 1 Q revenue falls amid weak ad spending
ABS-CBN Corporation reported a slowdown in its Content Production and Distribution business in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker advertising demand and the absence of major entertainment events that boosted earnings a year earlier.
BOC fast-tracks digital customs overhaul by 2027
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up its digital transformation drive, expanding its Super Green Lane program and targeting the full modernization of its Electronic-to-Mobile (E2M) system by 2027 to boost trade efficiency and tighten border security.
