Corporate

Manulife Philippines has appointed Erica Jurilla Santos as chief operations officer, effective Sept. 15, as the insurer moves to strengthen operational capabilities and accelerate business transformation.

MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., has secured Securities and Exchange Commission approval for its P27-billion Wave 5 property-for-share swap, clearing the way for its largest asset acquisition and pushing assets under management to about P122 billion.

SM Investments Corp. and DMCI Holdings Inc. are reshaping Dominion Holdings Inc. as they move to build the listed company into a major Philippine mining group through the consolidation of copper and gold assets.

EastWest wrapped up a successful run as the official credit card partner for the 2026 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), delivering exclusive deals and flexible payment solutions to attendees throughout the three-day event. Held from September 4 to 6 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the country’s longest-running travel trade exhibition drew over 20,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors featuring destinations, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences from across the Philippines.

Smart Communications has introduced the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a dedicated card designed to work with open-line home WiFi routers, as well as compatible Smart and PLDT Home WiFi devices with expired or inactive SIMs. Priced at just P99, the package includes 2GB of non-expiring data, creating an accessible option for households seeking reliable internet access.