The East Java Multipurpose Terminal is seeking to strengthen logistics links between East Java and Eastern Indonesia, a move that could widen market access, improve cargo flows, and give businesses more options for moving goods across the archipelago.
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive bottler and manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, stepped up its focus on employee safety and emergency preparedness by hosting a national Disaster and Typhoon Preparedness Webinar on July 28, 2026. The virtual gathering united PCPPI team members, known as Bravehearts, from across the nation to share actionable guidance on identifying disaster risks, prepping for emergencies, staying updated on critical developments, and mounting effective responses during natural calamities.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) recorded a massive surge in its underlying financial health during the first half of 2026, driven by expanding energy sales and higher fuel revenues even as high living costs weighed on everyday consumer spending. The conglomerate reported a 48 percent leap in consolidated core net income to P54.2 billion, alongside a 34 percent surge in total revenues to P964.1 billion. The operational gain underscores SMC’s expanding footprint in the national economy, reinforcing its capacity to maintain long-term investments in critical energy, transportation, and agricultural infrastructure.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted a briefing on the country’s foreign exchange (FX) regulations on July 6, 2026. The activity forms part of the central bank’s efforts to promote sound market practices and strengthen compliance with existing FX guidelines.