Corporate Bulletins

More than 1,000 students took part in an onboarding event for the Youth Financial Inclusion Initiative held on 20 August 2026 at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod, Southern Leyte, where 528 transaction accounts were successfully opened. Led by Visayas-based Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, this marked the second account-opening drive in the region under the Youth Financial Inclusion Ambassadors Program, building on the inaugural August 2025 activity that registered 551 new accounts at the same institution.

PLDT Enterprise, together with PLDT and Smart, has deployed Starlink satellite connectivity to restore critical communications after the powerful earthquake in parts of Mindanao. Teams were immediately sent to General Santos City and South Cotabato to assess networks and support restoration in coordination with the DICT and local governments. Most facilities remained stable, with disruptions driven mainly by power outages; Starlink was rolled out at key sites including Malungon and Alabel Sarangani Provincial Hospitals, and response command centers. PLDT COO Menardo “Butch” G. Jimenez Jr. noted connectivity lets people reach loved ones and supports rebuilding, while PLDT Enterprise SVP Blums Pineda said the group aims to be first responders for responders to speed recovery. The companies stand ready to support communities through rebuilding.

Makati Development Corp. is strengthening its credentials as a high-rise construction specialist after winning the Philippine Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards overall title for the second consecutive year.

Jollibee Group has been honored as the first-ever Global Growth Champion at the inaugural Globie Awards, the official recognition program of the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (GRLC), which gathers top executives from the worldwide restaurant and foodservice industry.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized 10 outstanding institutional partners from South Luzon during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held on August 24, 2026. The awardees were honored for their strong support of the BSP’s currency management programs, including the Cash Service Alliance, as well as their efforts in promoting digital payments and expanding financial literacy among businesses, students, and local communities.