Corporate
SEC approves LUECO direct public offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the direct public offering (DPO) of La Union Electric Co. Inc. (LUECO), making it the second company to register under the regulator’s streamlined rules for power generation and electricity service providers.
SEC flags unregistered online platforms selling perilous CFDs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against engaging with Exness Global Ltd., the Exness Global Trading App, and HF Markets (HFM) for allegedly soliciting investments without the required registration in the Philippines.
PNB donates computers to farmers’ children in Nueva Vizcaya
Philippine National Bank (PNB) has donated 70 desktops and 20 laptops to St. Teresita’s Academy of Aritao, helping students—many from farming families—access digital learning. The turnover, held during PNB’s Christmas Tree Lighting, was facilitated by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation. PNB said the initiative supports education, sustainability, and nation-building, continuing its practice of donating refurbished devices to schools nationwide since 2019.
Manila Water inspires communities through Lakbayan
Manila Water is promoting water conservation with Lakbayan, its educational tour program that shows how water is treated, distributed, and managed.
Philippine food brands eye India boom
Philippine food manufacturers are sharpening their focus on India as biscuit maker Monde M.Y. San Corporation and banana chipmaker See’s International Food Manufacturing Corp. headline the country’s participation at Indusfood 2026, set for January 8 to 10 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida.
