President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. secured a landmark USD3.4 billion (around P210 billion) in investment pledges from leading Japanese companies during a high-level roundtable Wednesday at Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) reported.
Singapore is no longer just a distant dot on Top Line Business Development Corp.’s growth chart. It has become a very literal marker of how far the company has travelled in 12 years, from a Visayas-based real estate developer to an emerging energy player now thinking in global supply routes.
US food manufacturers are moving to capture a bigger slice of the Philippines’ fast-growing convenience meals market, as demand for easy-to-prepare food products accelerates alongside changing consumer lifestyles.
The Ayala Corp. on Wednesday signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with leading Japanese firms Mitsubishi Corp., MUFG Bank, and KDDI Corp. in Tokyo to strengthen cooperation in smart cities, digital finance, marketing technology, and artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
Security Bank Corp. has appointed executive vice president John David “JD” Yap as its new chief financial officer (CFO), starting June 13, 2026. He takes over from senior vice president Allen Reyes, who will leave the bank on June 12 to pursue other career opportunities.
The peso and Philippine equities continued to face mounting pressure as investors grappled with persistent inflation concerns, global market volatility, and cautious sentiment over the domestic outlook.
Three new direct flights between the Philippines and China are set to strengthen air connectivity and accelerate the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aboitiz Power Corp. and the National Power Corp. (NPC) to conduct comprehensive studies on potential nuclear power plant sites across the Philippines, including the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is strengthening safety measures and enforcement to reduce road deaths, with special attention to pedestrians and cyclists. The move follows an order from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve road discipline and make the transport system more inclusive.
Ayala Malls is repositioning its malls as multi-use community hubs with the launch of Our Common Place, an initiative that transforms retail environments into flexible spaces for work, rest, connection, and social support.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Monday it understands public concerns over tree cutting, including issues at Quirino Avenue and the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan. It said the policy is clear: no tree may be removed without legal basis, environmental safeguards, and mandatory long‑term rehabilitation plans.
The Philippines urged Asia-Pacific economies to keep markets open, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate cooperation on digital and green trade as global disruptions continue to affect shipping routes, logistics costs, and trade flows.
The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.
“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every house divided against itself will not stand.” In the Lopez corporate universe, the verse now reads less like scripture and more like a live governance case file—complete with injunctions, contested boardrooms, and competing versions of who nearly switched off the lights.
Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.