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Philex flags recovery path as Silangan nears launch

Philex Mining Corporation (PSE: PX) opened 2026 with a weaker first-quarter performance but pointed to improving operations ahead, as restoration works at its Padcal mine progress and its long-delayed Silangan project moves closer to production.

Kishida visits Philippines, meets Zubiri and energy partners

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, now a lawmaker, visited the Philippines as a special envoy of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

GSIS launches loan program for bikes and e-mobility devices

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has introduced a new loan program to help government workers lower their daily transportation costs.

Globe provides aid, connectivity support as Mayon unrest continues

Telecom company Globe Telecom has rolled out relief and connectivity support for communities in Albay as Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to ongoing unrest.

Francisco Motors seeks EV incentives for global drive

Francisco Motors Corp. (FMC), long associated with the iconic jeepney, is positioning itself for a return to relevance through electrification, advancing a USD355-million phased development of the FMC Elektron compact SUV as part of a broader global strategy.

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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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