Jollibee Group Foundation has been named the Best Social Sustainability Initiative recipient at The Philippines’ Leadership Awards 2026. The award was presented during a ceremony held on June 26 at Dusit Thani Manila.
Security Bank Corporation and its investment banking arm Security Bank Capital secured nine honors at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Finance Awards 2026. The awards recognize their work funding key Philippine projects across clean energy, water, and transport. The group took top prizes including Asia-Pacific Deal of the Year and Project Finance Deal of the Year for the historic PHP150 billion Terra Solar loan, which backs what is set to be the world’s largest integrated solar and battery facility. They also earned awards for hydro power schemes, Southeast Asia’s first water sector green equity IPO for Maynilad, and a major bond issuance for Metro Pacific Tollways. Officials said the wins reflect their commitment to building critical infrastructure and advancing the country’s renewable energy shift.
Universal Robina Corporation has secured key recognitions from two of Hong Kong’s biggest retail chains, PARKnSHOP and 7-Eleven, marking a major step forward in the company’s international expansion and localization efforts.
The Philippines made progress in reducing child labor in 2025, but the gains came with a troubling twist. More Filipino children entered the workforce even as the number trapped in hazardous or exploitative work remained stubbornly high.
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