Corporate

In an era defined by fast-changing technology, shifting customer demand, and intense global competition, adaptability has emerged as the most vital quality for effective business leadership. This was a central topic during the panel discussion Decisions Under Pressure: How Leaders are Navigating 2026, held at the inaugural ACC CXO Forum in Hong Kong.

Security Bank Chief Financial Officer JD Yap has been named one of four co-chairs of the newly launched East Asia and Pacific Regional Chapter of the SME Finance Forum, giving the Philippines a seat at the table in regional efforts to expand financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Jose Rene Gregory D. Almendras has withdrawn his nomination as an independent director of First Philippine Holdings Corp., citing personal circumstances that would prevent him from giving the role the attention and commitment it deserves. 

In a major corporate move that underlines its long-term strategy, Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corporation has formally turned down an acquisition proposal from global private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. The decision preserves the parent company’s full equity control over its power generation arm, First Gen Corporation, despite an attractive financial premium offered by the international investor.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive bottler and manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, stepped up its focus on employee safety and emergency preparedness by hosting a national Disaster and Typhoon Preparedness Webinar on July 28, 2026. The virtual gathering united PCPPI team members, known as Bravehearts, from across the nation to share actionable guidance on identifying disaster risks, prepping for emergencies, staying updated on critical developments, and mounting effective responses during natural calamities.