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Franchising seen resilient despite slower 2026 growth

Franchising in the Philippines is emerging as a strategic bright spot in 2026, even as industry expansion cools alongside a moderating economy, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.

DENZA targets PH SUV market with electrified duo

DENZA Philippines is stepping up its assault on the country’s crowded spirts utility vehicle (SUV) segment, rolling out two electrified models—the B5 and B8—in a bid to challenge gasoline-powered incumbents and capture a slice of the fast-growing market.

BSP declares end to rate cuts, signals steady borrowing costs ahead

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled that its interest rate easing cycle has come to an end, with Governor Eli Remolona saying the latest 25-basis-point adjustment will likely be the last.

Rockport Power, King Global partner to cut energy costs

Local electricity supplier Rockport Power Inc. has partnered with Filipino manufacturer King Global Sanitary Products to supply energy for its operations.

Yuchengco power firm posts lower profit despite higher sales in 2025

Petro Energy Resources Corp. (PERC) reported a sharp drop in profit for 2025, even as its revenues grew.

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Philippine hotel pipeline to exceed 40,000 rooms

The Philippine hotel industry is poised to expand its investment pipeline beyond 40,000 rooms over the next five years, underscoring developers’ longer-term confidence in tourism despite mounting geopolitical and travel-cost risks.

Gov’t weighs EV tariff extension, calibrated incentives

The government is weighing a longer extension of zero tariffs on electric vehicles but wants to recalibrate incentives so stronger EV demand eventually translates into local assembly, manufacturing investment, and a wider charging network.

PEZA eyes record investment haul on P200B pipeline

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is poised to exceed its investment registration target this year, with a roughly P200-billion pipeline of major projects potentially pushing approvals past its previous record.

RCBC wins two 2026 Philippine Quill Awards

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) won two honors at the 2026 Philippine Quill Awards for communication campaigns aimed at widening access to formal financial services and bringing digital banking closer to underserved Filipinos.
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