Former Philippine Stock Exchange chair Ma. Vivian Yuchengco is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw a circular that sets term limits for the bourse’s broker-directors, stating the move weakens fundamental corporate governance principles and shareholder rights. In her statement, Yuchengco emphasized that good governance depends on directors earning and retaining shareholders’ trust, while regulators must respect that electoral choice. She noted that repeated re-election should not be dismissed by the SEC, but rather reinforces the commission’s duty to clearly justify why such a choice should be overridden. Along with fellow director Eddie Gobing, Yuchengco has also filed a petition with the Court of Appeals to have the rule declared unconstitutional; both bring extensive board experience, with Yuchengco having served 28 years and Gobing 25 years.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that several individuals linked to closed banks, money changing outlets, and pawnshop businesses have been convicted by various courts across the country, following BSP-led investigations and referrals for prosecution. These judgments, which include substantial fines and prison terms, underscore the regulator’s firm stance on upholding banking and financial laws, and carry significant implications for industry stakeholders and the general public.

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) expects tourism investments to accelerate in the fourth quarter, with P2.56 billion worth of proposed projects already in the pipeline following P4.63 billion in registrations in the first eight months of 2026.

Taiwanese companies are looking to expand in the Philippines by targeting gaps in energy, healthcare, agriculture, and digital infrastructure, with 125 firms showcasing technologies at Taiwan Expo 2026 in Manila.

The Economy and Development (ED) Council, which operates under the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) has given the green light to amendments covering the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) deal and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) public-private partnership (PPP) project, alongside adjustments to three major development programs and a review of class suspension rules.

Ayala Land Inc.’s 290-hectare Cresendo estate in Tarlac is moving closer to becoming a full-scale industrial and urban center, with most industrial lots leased and major road, school, and commercial projects advancing alongside factory development.

Planted years ago with no way of knowing who would one day find shade, strength or shelter beneath its fronds, a one-hectare bamboo grove at the Pasonanca Natural Park has grown into a quiet, resilient legacy for the future.

The Philippines is capturing only a fraction of the value of its creative economy despite the sector already accounting for about 7.6 percent of gross domestic product, according to Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines.

Taiwanese companies are looking to expand in the Philippines by targeting gaps in energy, healthcare, agriculture, and digital infrastructure, with 125 firms showcasing technologies at Taiwan Expo 2026 in Manila.