Ayala Corp. has accelerated its accumulation of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) shares, spending about P2.38 billion to acquire 141.55 million common shares through market purchases disclosed between July 16 and July 31, reinforcing its confidence in the property giant's long-term prospects while taking advantage of what it believes is an undervalued share price.

Growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) is seen to have slowed sharply to 1.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.8 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is reshaping its vision for the country's tourism industry around four priorities—sustainability, digitalization, inclusivity and wellness—as shifting traveler expectations redefine what makes destinations competitive.

Clean energy firm First Gen Corporation has organized another leadership summit to help young students gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate and energy challenges in their schools and hometowns.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has formalized the P967-million expansion of the Suntrust Ecotown Tanza-Special Economic Zone in Cavite, adding more industrial land as the government ramps up efforts to attract export-oriented investments and manufacturing projects.

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said it will accelerate the government's housing program after delivering or facilitating 575,693 housing units in its first four years, putting the agency halfway toward its recalibrated target under the Marcos administration.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources gathered over 200 representatives from government, finance groups, civil society, diplomatic bodies, and community forestry organizations in an investment forum held Thursday. The event aims to grow inclusive investments and strengthen cooperation for sustainable forest management.

Artificial intelligence is taking on a bigger customer-facing role in the Philippine insurance industry, with InLife expanding its virtual assistant as competition increasingly shifts toward faster, digital-first services.

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