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 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.
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.
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 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.
Truck operators transporting agricultural products have until October 31 to apply for a 5 percent toll discount across expressways managed by SMC Tollways. The price relief program, which runs from November 1 to 30, aims to lower farm-to-market delivery costs amidst rising fuel prices.
Globe and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen data privacy and digital safety across the Philippines. By extending their Memorandum of Understanding, both entities aim to empower young Filipinos to navigate an increasingly complex online landscape safely, particularly as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies transform daily communication and learning.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is bracing for a major holiday rush, with up to 1.25 million air passengers expected to travel during the upcoming Undas observance.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has denied central bank registration to five entities found operating as money service businesses without prior authorization. Under strict regulatory measures, the Monetary Board declared the five establishments disqualified from registering or legally operating in the country.