Megaworld Hotels and Resorts has partnered with global hospitality group Accor to rebrand the 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque as Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside, set to become the world’s largest Mövenpick property.

The Philippines scored a major vote of confidence as S&P Global Ratings affirmed the country’s investment-grade credit rating, saying the economy remains one of Asia’s strongest despite a temporary slowdown.

Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT) and Batam Terminal Petikemas (BTP), together with Interport Mandiri Utama, will take over as the single operator of the North Pier at Batu Ampar Port beginning December this year. The move is part of a major effort to modernize operations and boost Batam’s position as a regional logistics hub.

GCash’s new in-app feature for buying shares in initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings (FOOs) is gaining traction, opening fresh growth opportunities for listed companies while making the stock market more accessible to everyday Filipinos.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Sta. Lucia Land Inc.’s rental pool investment offerings under the agency’s streamlined SEC RENT program, which simplifies how real estate firms register non-traditional investment products.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Thursday that 956 megawatts (MW) of new power generation have been added to the national grid since the second half of 2025. The boost comes from 12 renewable energy plants, one oil-based plant, and one natural gas plant, the agency said on Thursday.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has partnered with self-service kiosk operator Pay&Go to give its players more secure and convenient ways to load their e-wallets.

A new international study is giving hope to Filipinos who struggle with constant food cravings, often called “food noise”—intrusive thoughts about eating that can make weight control mentally exhausting. For 42-year-old Marilou Paladin of Quezon City, the hardest part of her weight-loss journey wasn’t dieting, but the constant mental chatter about food.

State-run Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a 51 percent jump in net income to P10.67 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, fueled by higher vessel and cargo traffic, dollar-denominated tariffs, and stronger regulatory income.