Economy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday highlighted South Korea’s unwavering support for Philippine infrastructure, welcoming President Lee Jae-myung to Malacañan Palace in a landmark state visit marking 77 years of diplomatic ties.

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is stepping up efforts to cut water losses, targeting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) levels of 25 percent by 2027 and 20 percent by 2030. The move aligns with regulatory commitments and long-term goals for reliable, sustainable service in Metro Manila’s West Zone.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is moving to overhaul its landmark law as it marks 31 years, in a bid to sharpen the country’s investment edge amid rising competition in Southeast Asia.

SM Investments Corp., the flagship investment holding company of the SM Group, is tempering ambition with vigilance as it looks toward 2026, flagging geopolitical turbulence and oil-driven inflation as key swing factors for growth.

The Philippine Competition Commission has raised merger notification thresholds effective March 1, easing compliance for smaller transactions while concentrating oversight on deals with greater potential to reshape competition.