Financial technology firm Maya is considering listing its shares in both the Philippines and the United States as it looks to raise fresh capital to support expansion.

The president and general manager of the Government Service Insurance System Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso and the former president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines, joined top banking leaders at the BAP Annual Advisory Council meeting, underscoring the urgency of tighter coordination across the financial sector.

The Philippines made waves at the 2026 Paris Dive Show, netting over P80 million in dive travel leads—a striking 43 percent jump from last year’s P56 million.

Power giant Manila Electric Co. is revving up for a historic spending cycle, lining up P272.2 billion in capital expenditures to modernize its grid, harden infrastructure, and keep pace with the country’s swelling power demand.

Vehicle sales in the Philippines slid to a 10-month low in January, reflecting a sharp cooldown after December’s record-setting yearend rush and underscoring the seasonal swings of the local automotive market.

State-run housing lender Pag-IBIG Fund booked a near 50 percent jump in investment income in 2025, fortifying its balance sheet and sharpening its capacity to bankroll affordable homes.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) ranked among the top three Philippine conglomerates in the 2025 ESG Ratings of S&P Global, highlighting the company’s strong governance practices and people-focused programs.

Malicious email attacks rose sharply in 2025, with global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reporting a 15 percent increase in harmful and potentially unwanted email attachments compared to last year — a trend that experts say should alarm both businesses and everyday internet users in the Philippines.

Leading healthcare management solutions provider Intellicare has sealed a landmark strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corp., deepening its push into data-driven healthcare services for Japanese firms operating in the Philippines.