Corporate
EastWest earns global recognition for customer‑centric banking
EastWest has been named Best Customer Centric Business Model – Philippines at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards. The bank’s hybrid model combines fast digital services for everyday transactions with in‑person advisory support for major financial decisions.
Meralco first-nine-month 2026 core income rises 12% to P44.8B; eyes full-year net income above P56.6B
The Manila Electric Co., or Meralco, posted a 12‑percent jump in consolidated core net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching P44.8 billion versus P40.02 billion recorded in the same stretch of 2025, the country’s largest power distributor announced Wednesday.
Ayala Malls opens The Exchange at Trinoma on October 30
Ayala Malls is launching The Exchange at Trinoma this coming October 30, marking the next major phase of the Quezon City mall’s reinvention as a one‑stop lifestyle and mobility hub.
Converge keeps top Five Golden Arrow governance rating for second year
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has retained its Five Golden Arrow distinction — the highest corporate governance award for listed firms — from the Institute of Corporate Directors at its recent Golden Arrow Awards.
SEC wraps up key deliverables for Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN chairmanship
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Wednesday it has finished its priority economic deliverables for sustainable and resilient ASEAN capital markets under the country’s 2026 ASEAN chairmanship.
