Globe Telecom Inc., the financial technology and communications arm of the Ayala Group, has completed the settlement of its tender offer for outstanding USD600 million 4.2 percent senior perpetual capital securities, marking a significant step in active balance sheet management.
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) reported a net income of ₱6.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 5 percent from a year ago, driven by steady growth in its core businesses.
Manila is set to host a milestone for regional economic cooperation as the fourth Steering Committee Meeting of the Luzon Economic Corridor convenes in May 2026, gathering senior officials from the Philippines, the US, and Japan to accelerate implementation of the flagship initiative.
Philippine financial markets are in a consolidation phase, with the peso and equities under pressure as tighter monetary conditions and inflation concerns weigh on sentiment.
In a post-crisis digital economy, customers are no longer swayed by brand promises alone—they’re watching how businesses respond in real time when something goes wrong. The new trust metric isn’t messaging but momentum.
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.
Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.
Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.