Corporate

SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), parent of the SM Group, has been recognized in Alpha Southeast Asia’s 16th Annual Poll of Southeast Asia's Top Companies as the Philippines’ Best in Strategic CSR & ESG Reporting.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to San Miguel Corporation’s follow-on offering of preferred shares, valued at up to P30 billion.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lift the moratorium on new online lending platforms on August 1, 2026, bringing an end to the restriction first imposed on November 5, 2021, after over four years. Alongside this, the SEC is implementing strict new standards safeguarding consumers and curbing unfair lending practices. The guidelines are outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 20, Series of 2026, and apply to all existing, newly registered, and prospective financing and lending companies that use mobile apps, websites, or other digital systems to extend credit to the public.

Lenovo climbed to 7th place globally in the 2026 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25—its highest rank ever, up from 8th in 2025.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured $300 million through its first-ever international bond offering, with proceeds earmarked for fleet modernization and long-term expansion.