Corporate

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive regulatory action against two online lending companies for violating key consumer protection and registration requirements, underscoring the agency’s heightened scrutiny of the fast-growing digital lending sector.

SM Investments Corp. has been named the No. 1 Philippine company for Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine, marking its 10th win in the category.

Metro Pacific Investments Corp.'s digital healthcare arm, mWell, has rolled out a new wellness platform aimed at human resources (HR) departments, marking a strategic push into the corporate sector. The platform offers HR teams a centralized dashboard to manage all facets of employee well-being—from physical activity to mental health—underscoring the growing commercial value of health-driven productivity.

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the flagship of the SM group, again solidified its leadership in corporate governance, being named the top Philippine company in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll by Hong Kong-based Alpha Southeast Asia magazine.

PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc., has formed a strategic partnership with Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR) to enhance operational agility, connectivity, and workforce efficiency across job sites. Under the partnership, MIESCOR’s teams will be equipped with Smart Postpaid services, providing secure and reliable wireless communication tools to streamline coordination and eliminate the inefficiencies of prepaid mobile solutions—especially crucial for time-sensitive operations.