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PLDT flags material weakness in financial controls

PLDT Inc. said it has identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, after a reassessment of deficiencies tied to the accounting of certain structured hedge arrangements.

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Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth 

Vivant Water is treating 2026 as a pivotal year as it moves from building its presence across the water industry to scaling operations, investments, and its project pipeline.

Agriculture

LG launches 2026 ‘Life’s Good’ campaign to ease everyday mental load via AI

LG Electronics has kicked off its 2026 "Life's Good" campaign centered on the theme "Free up your mind," showing how its AI-enabled solutions can take over routine tasks and help people focus on what matters most.

Corporate

Asiabest Group shareholders back expansion and recapitalization plan

Asiabest Group International, Inc. (ABG) secured stockholder approval for a major expansion and recapitalization program during its annual meeting held August 11, 2026.

Banking & Insurance

AI banking takes center stage at Finance Philippines 2026

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) and The Asian Banker recently convened senior leaders from across the financial sector for Finance Philippines 2026, bringing together regulators, traditional and digital banks, fintech firms, technology providers, and corporations to discuss key shifts reshaping the country’s financial system
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Markets

Peso, stocks brace for volatility as rate bets fade

Philippine markets may stay on edge as investors juggle Middle East risks, oil prices and the next move by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, but fading rate-hike bets are giving both the peso and stocks some breathing room.

Travel

Laoag, Caticlan, Siargao airports anchor tourism push

Airport expansions in Laoag, Caticlan, and Siargao are taking center stage in a government push to improve transport links to the Philippines’ tourism destinations and support rising visitor demand.
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Energy

DOE works with BARMM MENRE to boost regional energy sector 

The Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering closely with the BARMM Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) to strengthen energy security, expand access, and develop local resources.

Transport & Communications

San Miguel backs MSMEs through ASEAN partnership

San Miguel Corp. is strengthening support for micro, small, and medium enterprises through a partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines aimed at expanding business linkages, supply-chain opportunities, and access to regional markets.
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Property

BCDA, Double 11 put P200M into Clark mobility hub 

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Double 11 Properties Corp. are investing P200 million to build a mixed-use commercial and mobility hub in New Clark City, adding another private-sector bet on the emerging Central Luzon growth center.

Environment

Pamarawan turns nature into a flood defense

On a small island in North Manila Bay, nature was recruited to fight rising water, and the experiment had been showing that flood protection did not always have to come wrapped in concrete.
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Technology

ABS-CBN raises P6B to fund media reboot

ABS-CBN Corp. is raising P6 billion in fresh equity as the media giant looks to shore up its balance sheet and accelerate a business reset built around content, intellectual property, and entertainment.

Health & Science

PCCI seeks aligned general education curriculum for better workforce fit

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Human Resources Development Foundation gathered educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to review the proposed General Education curriculum overhaul.
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Opinion

EDSA puts Dizon to the test

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon spent much of the past year cultivating the image of a no-nonsense reformer determined to clean up one of government’s most corruption-tainted agencies.

Lawyers still owe decency in impeachment trial

Impeachment may be political. It may be bruising, theatrical, and occasionally combustible. But it is still a legal proceeding, and lawyers do not get a temporary exemption from good manners simply because the stakes are high.

When the cleanup starts costing growth

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Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers

Some victories earn ranking points. Others settle unfinished conversations. Alex Eala's...