The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will require all companies raising capital in the equities and debt markets to file registration statements exclusively through its Online Application for Registration Statements (OARS) platform, under Memorandum Circular No. 24.

Manulife president and chief executive officer Phil Witherington visited Manila recently to meet with Chinabank’s executive leadership, highlighting the deepening long-standing bancassurance partnership between the two firms through Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL).

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) officially reopened the historic Coconut Palace, or Tahanang Pilipino, to visitors on August 25, 2026, marking a major milestone in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage while unlocking fresh opportunities for cultural tourism and public engagement. Situated within the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City, the landmark stands as a defining symbol of Filipino ingenuity, crafted by National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa with a distinct design that draws deeply from local traditions and makes innovative use of coconut-based and other indigenous materials—from lumber and shells to roots and fibers—reflecting both the country’s abundant natural resources and a pioneering commitment to sustainable, locally rooted architecture. First commissioned in 1978 by then First Lady Imelda R. Marcos as a government guesthouse and venue for distinguished visitors, the palace was originally designed to showcase Filipino craftsmanship and the versatility of the coconut as a building material, even welcoming Pope John Paul II during his 1981 visit, and has long stood as one of the Philippines’ most recognizable and culturally significant structures.

Singapore-based Levanta Renewables has reached financial close on its 166-megawatt peak solar power plant paired with an 80-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, sealing the ₱6.215-billion co-financing deal with Philippine National Bank during an August 5, 2026 ceremony at Makati Shangri-La.

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has remitted P78 billion to the national government and poured P6.8 billion into rehabilitation and modernization works at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since taking over operations of the country’s main gateway on September 14, 2024, marking substantial early progress under the public-private partnership (PPP) framework.

Metro Manila is heading for a fresh wave of hotel openings through 2029, with foreign brands accounting for nearly half of new supply as developers position for the recovery of Philippine tourism, according to Colliers Philippines.

The Philippines is moving beyond reliance on public funds and grants for forest restoration, laying down clear frameworks to draw sustained private sector investment into nature-based solutions and build a robust, investable forest carbon market.

Scam Watch Pilipinas is urging the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to use the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship to build a united regional framework for holding major technology companies accountable for harmful content, scams, and other online threats.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) plans to pilot a global-budget payment system that could give hospitals funding upfront, as it expands no-balance-billing options and seeks to cut patients’ out-of-pocket healthcare costs.