Corporate

EastWest joined as a main exhibitor at the Asia Food and FIM Expo PH 2026, connecting directly with food and beverage leaders, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs at the World Trade Center Manila. Held September 9–12, the event gathered 161 industry players from home and abroad, highlighting innovations in packaging, labeling, and automated processing that meet strict quality and safety standards.

The Antipolo City Government, launched its second IEC Public School Caravan to arm youth against online harm—with sharp focus on emerging AI-powered risks.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is expanding its workplace inclusion efforts by partnering with Shine Special Education Center Inc. (SHINE) to give students with disabilities hands-on work experience.

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. has expanded its investment in Ayala Corp. through a share purchase valued at roughly P44.5 billion, lifting its economic ownership from 4.7 percent to 15 percent and its voting interest to 20 percent, at an agreed price of P650 per common share.

Security Bank Wealth gathered clients in Manila and Davao for its 2026 Midyear Events to advance a unified approach to wealth creation, protection, and succession. Titled “Building Resilient Wealth: An Integrated Approach to Income, Growth, Protection, and Legacy Planning,” the program brought together experts in investments, tax, legal, trust, and insurance to address the growing interconnectedness of financial decisions.