Corporate
Smart COO Anastacio Martirez steps down amid workplace culture concerns
PLDT Inc. announced Wednesday that Anastacio R. Martirez has resigned as chief operating officer of Smart Communications Inc., amid allegations of a toxic workplace culture under his leadership.
Foreign funds back Maynilad’s P34-B share sale
Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s upcoming initial public offering, slated for next month, is expected to lift investor sentiment in the local equities market, amid easing interest rates.
Monde Nissin invests in talent pipeline in new partnership
Monde Nissin Corporation (MNC) has officially partnered with Asia Pacific College (APC) to strengthen ties between the academe and the food manufacturing industry. The agreement, sealed through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marks MNC as APC’s first industry partner in the sector.
Ayala Corp. Bags Transport Deal of the Year for US$100-M EV financing initiative
Ayala Corp. announced Wednesday that its US$100-million electric mobility financing deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia (CANPA) has been named the Philippines’ Transport Deal of the Year by The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2025.
Manila Water relocates pipelines in Pasig to support subway project
Manila Water has begun relocating a key 600mm steel pipeline along Meralco Avenue and Shaw Boulevard in Pasig City to make way for the Department of Transportation’s Metro Manila Subway Project.
