Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) has announced a major executive reshuffle, naming current Chairman Joseph M. Yap as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15.

Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL), the strategic alliance between Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation, has launched Secure Pinoy Group Life Care and Secure Pinoy Group Life Care Plus—two flexible group insurance solutions designed to help employers give meaningful financial protection to their employees and families.

They said it couldn’t be done. Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling, sensory-overload metropolis where ancient heritage trades punches with ultra-modern skyline ambitions—a city built for leisurely exploration, slow-steeped kopitiam mornings, and tropical pacing. But where others see an impossible itinerary, a true traveler sees a challenge.

Yuchengco-led BKS Green Energy Corp. has obtained official approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to build and operate a dedicated point-to-point transmission system supporting its 33.831-megawatt Limbauan Solar Project Phase 2 in San Pablo, Isabela.

The Philippines and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are inviting qualified international and local firms or consortia to bid for consultancy services supporting the country’s logistics and freight transportation sector.

SM Prime Holdings Inc.’s major live entertainment venues attracted more than 1 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, highlighting the growing role of events in driving traffic across its retail, dining and entertainment properties.

Manila Water has kept its core sanitation services fully running while preparing for the stronger El Niño expected in early 2027, clearing 94,917 septic tanks across the East Zone from January through August 2026. The company serviced 11,470 tanks in August alone, covering all types of domestic accounts. This ongoing work guards public health and stops untreated waste from contaminating rivers and waterways—critical when drier conditions make clean water even more precious. Alongside adding new water sources and strengthening supply networks, Manila Water maintained perfect compliance across all 28 wastewater treatment facilities in August, with treated discharge meeting national standards and supporting healthy aquatic life. Corporate Communications Head Dittie Galang said proper upkeep prevents overflows and keeps communities safe as water resources face greater pressure. The company continues to deliver reliable wastewater services and urges customers to join the program, advancing both environmental care and long-term water sustainability through consistent, year-round operations.

Securities and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro is broadening its Philippine financial services offering with a customizable cashback program designed to give eligible customers greater flexibility over everyday spending.

The Government Service Insurance System marked National Teachers’ Day on October 5 by expanding its Adopt-A-School Program to 30 public schools nationwide, releasing up to ₱12 million in support that now includes solar power systems for the first time.