Corporate

Smart Communications has made its Smart Home WiFi Postpaid service available in more than 100 stores across the Philippines, bringing 5G-powered home internet to over 1.3 million households in 3,200 barangays.

Jollibee Foods Corp. is preparing its biggest leap yet by exploring a New York listing for its international business. This move could give the Filipino restaurant giant greater firepower to accelerate global expansion and mark another Wall Street milestone for founder Tony Tan Caktiong.

Three Ayala Foundation programs earned recognition at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards from the League of Corporate Foundations, with one initiative taking home the Outstanding CSR Project in Disaster Resilience award and two others named category finalists amid a record number of nominations this year.

Manulife Philippines has appointed Erwin Go as chief corporate solutions and alternative distribution officer, and he will join the company’s executive committee. Go will lead strategy for group insurance, partnerships, and new distribution channels as the firm expands growth options and improves experiences for clients and partners.

P&A Grant Thornton has launched its latest office in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, extending its professional services to businesses across Central Luzon and supporting the region’s ongoing economic growth.