The Philippine energy sector is gearing up to anchor a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions in 2026, riding on strong deal momentum and sustained investor appetite that carried through 2025, according to Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines.
PhilWeb Corp. is set for a change in control after its principal shareholder, Gregorio Araneta Inc. (GAINC), agreed to sell its entire 57 percent stake to two domestic holding firms, a deal that will trigger a mandatory tender offer to minority shareholders.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT), has completed its Philippine Business Mission to Korea 2025, generating P522.29 million in sales leads aimed at boosting travel from South Korea to the Philippines.