PXP Energy Corp. has secured participation in three of the eight newly signed Petroleum Service Contracts (SCs) under the Marcos administration, bolstering its position in the country’s upstream oil and gas exploration sector.
Pervasive corruption—both in government offices and private boardrooms—along with slow and opaque bureaucracy, high logistics costs, and congested infrastructure continue to undermine the Philippines’ ability to attract foreign investment and sustain economic growth, according to the latest assessment from the US State Department.
Universal Robina Corp. (URC), one of the country’s largest companies, has once again been recognized as one of Asia’s Best Companies to Work For by HR Asia, marking its third consecutive year on the list.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) earned six prestigious awards at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards, further cementing its position as a leading force in the Philippine banking industry.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched eight new petroleum service contracts (PSCs) in a renewed push to strengthen the Philippines’ energy independence and reduce reliance on imported fuel.
Shell Pilipinas Corp. (SPC) will keep its 2026 capital spending budget at around P2 billion to P3 billion, with most of the funds allotted for upgrading import terminals and fuel infrastructure nationwide.
Malacañang on Monday signaled that the proposed UPLIFT Bill is being considered a key economic relief measure under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, aiming to bolster social protection programs amid rising fuel prices and global uncertainties.
Ayala Land, Inc. is accelerating its presence in Cebu with three major mixed-use estates, signaling a bold move to capture the province’s next wave of tourism, commercial, and urban growth.