Corporate

Ipilan Nickel Corp., the Palawan-based operating unit of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., has officially opened its 2026 mining season, loading and shipping its first batch of nickel ore for the year to China—an early signal of operational momentum amid steady regional demand.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping up efforts to make banking more accessible and useful to Filipinos, especially those who are underserved or unbanked.

Jollibee Foods Corp. is getting a strong validation of its global coffee strategy, with Compose Coffee topping customer satisfaction rankings among South Korea’s leading low-cost coffee chains, according to a recent survey by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA).

UPS Delbros is ramping up its footprint in the Philippines, with plans to increase operational flights by 2028 as it deepens investments in local logistics infrastructure and trade-enabling capabilities. The expansion signals a long-term bet on the country’s role in regional and global supply chains.

Liberty Flour Mills Inc. is taking a hard look at its future, with its board approving the launch of a formal strategic review covering its flour milling business and selected non-core assets—a move that could reshape the company’s portfolio and capital priorities.