Corporate
Lender exceeds 2025 sustainable finance goal early
Security Bank Corp. has exceeded its 2025 sustainable finance target ahead of schedule, releasing P99.4 billion in green and social financing as of October 2025—18 percent above its full-year goal. The bank says the milestone reflects strong demand for sustainable investments in the Philippines and supports its ambition to become a leading partner in the sector.
NorthPort ramps up capacity with new high-power cranes
NorthPort, the country’s main domestic gateway operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has boosted its operations with the arrival of two new Gottwald ESP 5 mobile harbor cranes.
Free tool helps entrepreneurs practice company registration
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a free online tool that lets entrepreneurs practice the company registration process before filing real applications.
VITRO, BDO team up to strengthen bank’s digital infrastructure
VITRO Inc., the data center unit of the PLDT Group, has partnered with BDO Unibank to bolster the bank’s digital backbone and ensure more reliable, uninterrupted banking services.
Iloilo takes PPP option in building provincial healthcare system
The Iloilo provincial government has signed a major public–private partnership with Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) and Healthway Medical Network to build and operate dialysis centers in all 12 district hospitals and the provincial hospital.
