The Philippines and Japan have started discussions to update their agricultural cooperation agreement ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s upcoming state visit to Japan later this month.
The BE Group of Companies has teamed up with COREnergy, the retail electricity arm of Vivant Energy, to supply and actively manage power use across its Mabuhay Towers in Cebu Business Park and Cebu IT Park—signaling a more strategic approach to energy in two of the country’s fastest-growing commercial hubs.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed full support for the proposed KALINGA Act of 2026, saying it is ready to help in a coordinated government response to the ongoing energy crisis.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is stepping up its push into the premium residential segment with a phased transformation of Susana Heights Village, signaling continued confidence in demand for low-density, high-value suburban estates despite a softer macroeconomic backdrop.
DDMP REIT Inc. has declared a higher cash dividend for its shareholders, backed by solid earnings growth and sustained leasing activity across its Bay Area office portfolio.
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei and PHINMA Corporation President and COO Dr. Chito B. Salazar as its 2026 Management Persons of the Year, recognizing their contributions to corporate transformation, education and inclusive economic growth.
The Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.
FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.