Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) strengthened its position as a leading clean energy player after securing multiple accolades at the FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll 2026, signaling sustained investor confidence in its growth strategy and execution.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday confirmed that the Philippines has held on to its investment-grade credit rating of “BBB+” with a stable outlook, as reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings. The rating outlook was revised from “positive” to “stable” due to the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict on the global economy.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dita Angara-Mathay as secretary of the Department of Tourism, tapping a veteran economic diplomat to steer the sector toward a more investment-driven trajectory.

The Department of Energy (DOE) said all remaining ASEAN energy meetings for 2026 will be held virtually to save costs and use resources more efficiently.

VinFast has launched a new rental program for electric vehicles (EVs) aimed at ride-hailing and transport service drivers in the Philippines and Indonesia.

Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) said its real estate business could be significantly affected by the ongoing economic strain linked to the Middle East conflict and slower growth in the Philippines.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will begin a new program this week that brings its permitting services directly to cities and municipalities.

Globe Telecom has introduced new features and benefits for its postpaid customers, aiming to offer more flexibility, better connectivity, and added long-term value.

Coral reefs usually get the glamour shots—bright, bustling, endlessly Instagrammable. But just a few meters away, swaying with far less fanfare, seagrass meadows are doing the real grunt work. If oceans were a movie set, corals would be the stars, while seagrass runs the lighting, sound, and logistics without which nothing works.