Corporate
BSP honors 14 top insttutional partners at 2026 appreciation ceremony
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday recognized 14 outstanding institutional partners from its Head Office during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony. The awardees were honored for their key contributions to financial inclusion, financial literacy promotion, and wider access to retirement savings via the Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA). They also helped advance digital payments through the QR PH system and the introduction of tap-to-pay turnstiles for MRT‑3 commuters.
San Miguel’s Backyard Bukid expands to 9 sites, reaches Visayas
San Miguel Corp. has grown its Backyard Bukid initiative to nine sites nationwide, marking its first presence in the Visayas as the project shifts from urban farming to boost community food security and livelihoods.
SM Prime targets steady profit as housing demand cools
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is aiming to match last year’s profit as resilient malls, offices, hotels, and other recurring businesses help cushion continued caution in the residential property market.
Manila Water keeps water losses low, ensures steady service in rainy session
Amid continuous rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Manila Water maintains non-revenue water (NRW) below 15 percent and fast leak repairs to keep service reliable.
PHINMA profit rises as education offsets weakness
PHINMA Corp. posted P363.35 million in consolidated net income in the first half of 2026, with its education business providing the biggest lift as construction, property, and other operations faced a softer economy.
