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CALAX segment opens toll-free, shortens Cavite travel

Motorists can drive a newly opened stretch of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) free of charge for one month starting May 5, as the government rolls out immediate relief from congestion and rising travel costs.

Singapore infrastructure cyber incident highlights third-party security gaps

A recent cybersecurity incident involving Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Company Singapore (STECS) has raised concerns about risks linked to third-party contractors in critical infrastructure projects.

Manila Water named among Top 10 firms in ATRAM sustainability fund

Manila Water has been included in the Top 10 companies of the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund after a review of firms based on sustainability performance.

SUVs, house-and-lot properties top loan choices of Filipinos — Metrobank

Filipino borrowers continue to prioritize practical, family-focused purchases, with sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and house-and-lot properties leading loan preferences, according to Metrobank.

Megaworld sustains growth as townships drive stability

Property giant Megaworld Corporation posted a 6 percent rise in net income in the first quarter of 2026, reaching P6.2 billion from P5.8 billion a year earlier, supported by steady gains across its leasing, hotel, and residential businesses.

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Gokongwei, Salazar named MAP Management Persons of the Year

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.

DOF targets cheaper remittances, faster development financing

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 charts Cebu expansion after return to Chiongbian family

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.

Limlingan takes SSS helm, eyes loans, investment returns

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.
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