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PLDT Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering open, credible, and tech-enabled elections as it joined the launch of the PPCRV-AMA Command Center, set to run the unofficial parallel count for the first regular Parliamentary Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Philcement Mindanao Corp. is commissioning its P2-billion cement plant in Davao del Norte this month, with full operations targeted in October and a formal launch in November, adding up to two million metric tons of annual capacity to Mindanao’s construction materials market.

Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) has added IBM Philippines Country General Manager and Technology Leader Leo L. Capinpin and Vivant Corp. President Emil Andre M. Garcia to its board of trustees, bringing technology and infrastructure experience to the business-led social development group.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) cemented its standing as a regional leader with eight recognitions from FinanceAsia, topped by a Gold award as the Philippines’ Best Managed Financial Company in the 2026 Asia’s Best Companies Poll. This follows its record 2025 net income of ₱66.62 billion.

The owner and finance manager of local wellness chain Dermacare have been arrested following coordinated law enforcement action, marking a clear demonstration of regulatory vigilance against unauthorized financial activities in the country.