Seven Philippine companies earned places in the 2026 Forbes Global 2000, with SM Investments Corp. emerging as the country’s highest-ranked firm, highlighting the resilience of the nation’s corporate giants amid a volatile global business landscape.
Globe Telecom has secured a P5-billion term loan facility from BDO Unibank, providing additional financial flexibility to support network investments, refinance existing obligations, and meet general corporate funding requirements as demand for digital services continues to rise.
BDO Unibank has partnered with the Palawan Group of Companies to expand access to payment and collection services nationwide, leveraging the pawnshop giant’s physical footprint and growing digital ecosystem.
Manila Water Co. Inc., the east zone water concessionaire controlled by tycoon Enrique Razon, has secured a 15-year, P27-billion loan from BDO Unibank Inc. to fund its acquisition of WawaJVCo. Inc., strengthening its grip on a critical water source for Metro Manila.
BDO Unibank Inc. has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Monte Sur Equity Holdings Inc. for the sale of 1.51 billion shares, equivalent to a 70 percent stake, in Dominion Holdings Inc. (DHI), as the bank continues to streamline its corporate structure.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported intensified regulatory vigilance and law enforcement against wildlife violations, with 55 illegal traders apprehended and more than 300 wild fauna confiscated across 71 operations from January to August 2026.
Damosa Land Inc. is lining up fresh investments across office, industrial, residential, and hospitality developments in Mindanao, targeting sustained demand as the region attracts more business and tourism activity.
Homegrown lifestyle brand Eelos is carving out a niche in the crowded bag market with multi-use designs aimed at people who move between work, exercise, and travel.