The Philippines made progress in reducing child labor in 2025, but the gains came with a troubling twist. More Filipino children entered the workforce even as the number trapped in hazardous or exploitative work remained stubbornly high.

Bank of the Philippine Islands, the banking unit of the Ayala Group, kept its earnings largely intact in the first half of 2026 as solid loan growth and stronger fee income offset a sharp rise in provisions for potential credit losses.

Some vacations demand an itinerary thicker than a passport. Bohol politely suggests you lose it.

Alsons Power Group sees strong growth ahead for its retail electricity supply business, following recent regulatory changes that open the market to more users.

Clark's transformation into a regional logistics powerhouse hits another milestone in September as UPS opens its expanded hub, completing the first wave of global logistics and aviation investments lined up by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) has completed its acquisition of Genting Hong Kong Ltd.'s remaining stake in Newport World Resorts, ending a 17-year partnership that pioneered the Philippines' integrated resort industry and giving the conglomerate full control of one of its flagship gaming and tourism assets.

Manila Water’s P6-billion Cardona Water Treatment Plant in Rizal is key to securing steady water service amid El Niño and other climate challenges.

Globe Telecom, Inc., the Ayala-led telecommunications firm, has obtained a P10-billion term loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines to fund its capital spending program, refinance existing obligations, and cover general corporate needs.

GCash has partnered with KwikCare to offer the first directly accessible health maintenance organization coverage through its platform.