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Apex Mining net income rises 40% to ₱7.61 billion in first nine months
Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 40 percent rise in its consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching ₱7.61 billion from the ₱5.45 billion posted in the same period last year, the company announced Tuesday.
10 Philippine government agencies report data breaches to NPC
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Philippines ranks 69th globally, fifth in ASEAN on illicit trade index
The Philippines ranked 69th among 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with weak enforcement and porous supply chains leaving it exposed to illegal goods despite a relatively strong regulatory.
Jollibee 9-month income down 6%; Q3 performance picks up
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported Tuesday its attributable net income fell 6 percent to P8.12 billion in the first nine months, from P8.65 billion a year earlier. System-wide sales rose over 13 percent to P377.69 billion, while revenue grew 11 percent to P250.2 billion.
SM Investments bags Great Place to Work certification anew
SM Investments Corporation has earned its Great Place to Work® certification for 2026, making it two years in a row for the SM Group parent firm. Survey results show 92% of employees agree management runs the business competently, signaling strong trust in company leadership.
SEC pushes Q3 financial statement deadline to Nov. 24
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved the deadline for submitting third-quarter financial statements to November 24, 2026, taking into account both a weekend and special holidays for the 49th ASEAN Summit.
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Apex Mining net income rises 40% to ₱7.61 billion in first nine months
Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 40 percent rise in its consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching ₱7.61 billion from the ₱5.45 billion posted in the same period last year, the company announced Tuesday.
10 Philippine government agencies report data breaches to NPC
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Philippines ranks 69th globally, fifth in ASEAN on illicit trade index
The Philippines ranked 69th among 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with weak enforcement and porous supply chains leaving it exposed to illegal goods despite a relatively strong regulatory.
Jollibee 9-month income down 6%; Q3 performance picks up
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported Tuesday its attributable net income fell 6 percent to P8.12 billion in the first nine months, from P8.65 billion a year earlier. System-wide sales rose over 13 percent to P377.69 billion, while revenue grew 11 percent to P250.2 billion.
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Apex Mining net income rises 40% to ₱7.61 billion in first nine months
Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 40 percent rise in its consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching ₱7.61 billion from the ₱5.45 billion posted in the same period last year, the company announced Tuesday.
10 Philippine government agencies report data breaches to NPC
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Philippines ranks 69th globally, fifth in ASEAN on illicit trade index
The Philippines ranked 69th among 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with weak enforcement and porous supply chains leaving it exposed to illegal goods despite a relatively strong regulatory.
Jollibee 9-month income down 6%; Q3 performance picks up
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported Tuesday its attributable net income fell 6 percent to P8.12 billion in the first nine months, from P8.65 billion a year earlier. System-wide sales rose over 13 percent to P377.69 billion, while revenue grew 11 percent to P250.2 billion.
SM Investments bags Great Place to Work certification anew
SM Investments Corporation has earned its Great Place to Work® certification for 2026, making it two years in a row for the SM Group parent firm. Survey results show 92% of employees agree management runs the business competently, signaling strong trust in company leadership.
SEC pushes Q3 financial statement deadline to Nov. 24
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved the deadline for submitting third-quarter financial statements to November 24, 2026, taking into account both a weekend and special holidays for the 49th ASEAN Summit.
PH lands $27M durian export deals with China, opening bigger markets for Davao farmers
The Philippines has locked in major agreements worth a combined $27 million—roughly ₱1.7 billion8—with Chinese firm Somago (Tianjin) Cross-border E-commerce Co. Ltd., opening significant new market opportunities for durian producers in Davao, the Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday. Signed during the China International Import Expo 2026, the deals cover both strategic cooperation and frozen durian procurement, strengthening commercial links between Philippine suppliers and Chinese consumers.
Fraud controls risk blocking legitimate holiday sales
Philippine retailers risk losing legitimate purchases during the holiday shopping rush if fraud detection systems mistake promotional surges for suspicious transactions, Southeast Asian payment solutions provider Fiuu warned.
Price pressures spread across 75% of CPI basket
Inflation is becoming more broad-based in the Philippines, with three-fourths of the consumer price basket now recording price increases exceeding 4 percent, reinforcing expectations of further monetary tightening, according to Citi.
Smart first relco to integrate national ID verification in SIM registration
Smart Communications, the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., is the first Philippine mobile operator to integrate the PSA’s National ID Authentication Services into SIM registration, making the process faster and more secure for Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers. Through the PSA’s eVerify platform, subscriber information is checked against the official National ID registry, improving record accuracy and supporting the SIM Registration Act in preventing scams and fraud.