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ACEN helps fund major Zambales solar farm expansion

ACEN, the listed renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group and one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in Asia-Pacific, has extended up to P4 billion in short-term financing to wholly owned subsidiary Sanmar Solar Inc. to support the expansion of a large-scale solar facility in Zambales.

Globe earnings climb despite economic headwinds

Globe Telecom opened 2026 with stronger revenues and operating profits as rising mobile data usage, expanding fiber adoption, and growing digital finance contributions helped cushion the impact of a challenging economic environment.

IBPAP pushes cybercrime law overhaul, protects IT-BPM

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is urging lawmakers to amend the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 to strengthen enforcement and better safeguard the IT-BPM sector.

Filipino crew safe amid deadly hantavirus scare

Global health authorities are closely monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Netherlands-registered MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Philippine officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members on board have tested negative for the virus and remain in good condition.

Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March

Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.

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PeraSure launches digital lending platform for gig, informal workers

The Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC-registered Sulit Lending Corporation has officially launched its digital lending app PeraSure, offering easier credit access to millions of Filipino workers without regular payslips.

DOTr asks Congress to restore P12.8-B LRT-2 budget for new trains

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is urging lawmakers to reinstate the P12.8-billion allocation meant to buy new train sets for Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2, after the fund was dropped from the 2027 budget proposal submitted to Congress.

Philippine-led ASEAN–World Bank talks target private investment, infrastructure 

The Philippines has opened a new channel for regional cooperation on infrastructure financing, private investment and job creation after convening the first dialogue between Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finance ministers and World Bank Group (WBG) President Ajay Banga.

BIR warns e-invoicing providers against excessive fees

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has cautioned electronic invoicing service providers against charging excessive fees as businesses prepare for the government’s mandatory electronic invoicing system, with compliance due by December 31, 2026.
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