Corporate

First Balfour Inc., the Lopez Group’s engineering and construction arm, has retained its triple ISO certification for the 24th consecutive year after passing rigorous audits by TÜV SÜD Philippines.

BDO Life has clinched multiple Excellence Awards at the 2026 Quill Awards, the country’s top honor for business communication, earning recognition in Marketing, Advertising & Brand Communication and Audio/Visual categories. Its “Plan B” campaign broke through usual insurance talk, turning rarely discussed topics of financial security and protection into relatable, even lighthearted conversations for Filipinos. Instead of positioning insurance as an investment, the effort centered on its real value: being ready for whatever life brings.

Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) has formalized the appointment of John Cary L. Ong as its new president and chief executive officer, completing a leadership reshuffle that also saw Hans Brinker M. Sicat leave the board and Patricia May T. Siy step down as CEO.

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. has permanently closed Donatela Resort & Sanctuary in Panglao, Bohol, as part of a broader restructuring with parent Udenna Corp. aimed at addressing legacy obligations.

Ayala Land’s Vertis North Rain Garden has won two Gold Awards at the NEXT Awards Philippines 2026, recognizing a campaign ll that highlighted the role of nature-based infrastructure in helping cities manage heavier rainfall and flood risks.