Conglomerate Ayala Corporation has earned an A minus (A-) rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) for its inaugural long-term foreign currency debt sale, the company said on Monday. The rating, which aligns with the Philippine sovereign rating, will significantly improve Ayala's access to yen-denominated loans, providing more favorable borrowing terms for its growth initiatives.
Danish investment firm A.P. Moller Capital, through its EMIF II Holding III B.V. entity, has entered into an agreement to acquire up to a 40 percent economic stake in AC Logistics, a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) earned six prestigious awards at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards, further cementing its position as a leading force in the Philippine banking industry.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched eight new petroleum service contracts (PSCs) in a renewed push to strengthen the Philippines’ energy independence and reduce reliance on imported fuel.
Japan and the Philippines continue to strengthen their maritime defense cooperation, with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya reaffirming Tokyo’s commitment to supporting Manila’s maritime security capabilities during the Blue Economy Annual Trade & Conference (BEACON EXPO 2025) held at the Mall of Asia.
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned Filipinos of the growing danger posed by deepfake technology and urged the government to implement stronger legislation to combat this emerging cyber threat.