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Number of women in executive positions rising

The number of women holding executive positions in listed firms equals 40 percent of companies but they occupy only functional or support roles, a study conducted by Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN) and the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment showed. 

Security Bank raises P20 billion from fixed-rate bond due 2029; bonds listed on PDEx

Security Bank Corp., the 10th largest lender in the country, said Tuesday it raised P20 billion through the issuance of Fixed-Rate Peso Corporate Bonds due in 2029 that carry an annual interest rate of 6.05 percent.

SMC begins building new Terminal 3 off-ramp at NAIA Expressway

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Monday bared plans to spend up to P5 billion to build a new off-ramp at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from the NAIA Expressway to help ease traffic congestion in the area and improve accessibility to the country's main international gateway.

DA completes consultation on movement protocols of healthy pigs from ASF red zones

The Department of Agriculture on Saturday concluded a series of consultations in Calabarzon refining protocols that govern the movement of healthy hogs amid a resurgence of the dreaded African swine fever (ASF), particularly in Batangas.

ACEN, GenZero, Keppel in Transition Credits deal for South Luzon coal plant retirement

ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group., said Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with GenZero and Keppel Ltd. to jointly explore transition credits for accelerating the retirement of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. coal-fired power plant in Batangas and replace it with a clean energy dispatch facility.

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SM Prime racks up accessibility awards as inclusive design gains prominence

SM Prime Holdings Inc. strengthened its position as one of the country's leading advocates of accessible infrastructure after receiving 14 distinctions at the 31st Apolinario Mabini Awards, reflecting the growing importance of inclusive design in Philippine real estate.

Transport groups call off planned strike after DOTr unveils relief package

Several transport groups announced Thursday they are canceling their planned transport holiday next week, following the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s launch of a financial aid and incentive package meant to ease the impact of high fuel prices on public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators.

URC 1H net income rises 10% on strong 2Q recovery

Universal Robina Corp. (URC), the food business of the Gokongwei group, reported Thursday that its net income for the first half ending June reached P6.91 billion, a 10 percent increase from the P6.27 billion recorded in the same period last year. Total revenues for the six-month period also rose 4 percent to P89.33 billion from P85.88 billion a year earlier.

Spot power prices drop 13% in July, lower utility bills expected 

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) fell by 13.1 percent nationwide in July, driven by lower overall demand across the country. According to data released by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) during an online briefing, the national spot price dropped to an averaged P8.31 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) as of July 25, down from P9.56 per kWh in June.

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