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SM Prime hits pause on P18B bond sale
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country.
Business groups demand tougher anti-graft safeguards
A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.
Healthcare distributors get financing from Security Bank, AC Health units
Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to offer financing support to their nationwide dealer and distributor network via the bank’s dealer financing program. Accredited partners gain access to short-term credit lines and inventory financing, helping them manage working capital, raise purchasing power, and improve cash flow. This support is designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare supply chain by enabling better inventory management and faster response to demand.
Final system integration set for BPI-Robinsons Bank merger, services temporarily unavailable 6 June
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.
Japan Navy ship makes goodwill visit to Davao
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS IKAZUCHI docked at the Port of Davao to reinforce longstanding friendship and growing cooperation between Japan and the Philippines. Its crew held meetings with Philippine Navy officials, including Naval Force Eastern Mindanao chief Commodore Ireneo D. Battung, to highlight joint efforts for regional stability and maritime security.
Saudi energy giant ACWA Power invests in Clark
Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power has signed a lease agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for a 500-hectare site in New Clark City, paving the way for a utility-scale solar and battery storage project that could attract up to USD200 million in investments and supply clean power to emerging industries in Central Luzon.
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SM Prime hits pause on P18B bond sale
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country.
Business groups demand tougher anti-graft safeguards
A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.
Healthcare distributors get financing from Security Bank, AC Health units
Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to offer financing support to their nationwide dealer and distributor network via the bank’s dealer financing program. Accredited partners gain access to short-term credit lines and inventory financing, helping them manage working capital, raise purchasing power, and improve cash flow. This support is designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare supply chain by enabling better inventory management and faster response to demand.
Final system integration set for BPI-Robinsons Bank merger, services temporarily unavailable 6 June
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.
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SM Prime hits pause on P18B bond sale
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country.
Business groups demand tougher anti-graft safeguards
A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.
Healthcare distributors get financing from Security Bank, AC Health units
Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to offer financing support to their nationwide dealer and distributor network via the bank’s dealer financing program. Accredited partners gain access to short-term credit lines and inventory financing, helping them manage working capital, raise purchasing power, and improve cash flow. This support is designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare supply chain by enabling better inventory management and faster response to demand.
Final system integration set for BPI-Robinsons Bank merger, services temporarily unavailable 6 June
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.
Japan Navy ship makes goodwill visit to Davao
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS IKAZUCHI docked at the Port of Davao to reinforce longstanding friendship and growing cooperation between Japan and the Philippines. Its crew held meetings with Philippine Navy officials, including Naval Force Eastern Mindanao chief Commodore Ireneo D. Battung, to highlight joint efforts for regional stability and maritime security.
Saudi energy giant ACWA Power invests in Clark
Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power has signed a lease agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for a 500-hectare site in New Clark City, paving the way for a utility-scale solar and battery storage project that could attract up to USD200 million in investments and supply clean power to emerging industries in Central Luzon.
Compliance with imported rice price cap hits 47% amid stricter DA checks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded market monitoring nationwide to strictly enforce the P50 per kilogram price ceiling for imported rice with 5 percent broken grains. In a statement Tuesday, the agency reported that compliance has steadily improved since the measure took effect, reaching 47.42 percent in the latest round of simultaneous inspections across Metro Manila and other regions. The increase is credited to more frequent checks and stronger presence of law enforcement in public markets.
VietJet opens Cebu gateway to Vietnam
VietJet Air plans to launch direct flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of 2026, giving the Philippines its first nonstop air link between Cebu and Vietnam’s commercial capital and strengthening tourism, trade, and investment flows between the two Southeast Asian economies.
Globe launches affordable cloud storage service
As more Filipinos create and store digital content, limited phone space has become a common issue, often forcing users to delete precious files. To address this, Globe has introduced Globe Cloud, a secure and accessible storage solution unveiled during The Blueprint by Globe event. Designed for everyday users, the service lets customers back up photos, videos, and documents to free up device memory while keeping data safe and accessible anywhere.
DTI plans mandatory certification for solar products
The Department of Trade and Industry is moving to require mandatory certification for solar energy products sold in the country, seeking to protect consumers from substandard equipment as demand for renewable energy solutions accelerates.