The Meralco Power Academy (MPA), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, held its PowerConvos lecture series in Mindanao on April 15, 2026, as part of efforts to support innovation and talent development in the energy sector.
With more Filipinos staying indoors due to rising fuel costs and energy pressures, demand for dependable home internet is accelerating—prompting Globe Telecom to expand its prepaid fiber offerings.
DoubleDragon Corporation’s hospitality arm is ramping up its global expansion drive, with subsidiary Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. advancing a planned US$300 million (about P18 billion) Series A perpetual preferred share offering in the United States.
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) is entering 2026 with cautious optimism and a renewed push for growth initiatives after delivering a strong financial performance in 2025, as it balances expansion plans against ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets.
The Philippines will adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology as part of a push to modernize the country’s digital payments system, starting with faster government aid disbursements through Land Bank of the Philippines and potentially extending to cross-border payments.
EastWest wrapped up a successful run as the official credit card partner for the 2026 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), delivering exclusive deals and flexible payment solutions to attendees throughout the three-day event. Held from September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the country’s longest-running travel trade exhibition drew over 20,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors featuring destinations, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences from across the Philippines.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely present themselves as BSP officials or employees to deceive people.