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Philippines bolsters tourism strategy amid shifting demand

Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay on Wednesday announced a stronger government push to adapt to evolving travel patterns, unveiling plans to establish a Tourism Resilience Management Team as global uncertainties continue to reshape the industry.

SM Investments leans on discipline to ride volatility  

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is leaning on financial discipline, diversification, and ready access to capital to navigate persistent geopolitical and market volatility, Chairman Amando M. Tetangco Jr. told stockholders on Wednesday.

AEV income nearly doubles in Q1 2026

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) reported that its net income almost doubled in the first quarter of 2026, reaching P6.3 billion from P3.2 billion a year earlier. The figure includes P43 million in non-recurring gains.

EvoEnergi to supply power to 224 McDonald’s PH stores

Local electricity supplier EvoEnergi has been chosen to provide 22 megawatts of power to 224 McDonald’s stores in Luzon, the companies announced Wednesday.

Fuel prices seen to rise after UAE exit from OPEC

Fuel prices in the Philippines may increase next week following the United Arab Emirates’ exit from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, according to a local fuel retailer.

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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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