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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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Singapore-backed AC Health expansion to create 10,000 jobs 

Singapore-backed private equity firm ABC Impact is doubling down on its investment in Ayala Group's AC Health, with the healthcare expansion expected to create around 10,000 direct jobs across the Philippines by 2027 while accelerating the rollout of hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies nationwide.

Government raises P1B from Makati property sale 

The government has raised P1 billion from the sale of state-owned condominium units and parking slots in Makati, giving a fresh boost to its privatization program as it looks to unlock more value from idle assets and generate additional non-tax revenues.

Jollibee Group Foundation wins top social sustainability honor at 2026 Philippine Leadership Awards

Jollibee Group Foundation has been named the Best Social Sustainability Initiative recipient at The Philippines’ Leadership Awards 2026. The award was presented during a ceremony held on June 26 at Dusit Thani Manila.

Global Dominion posts record 2025 results, targets wider MSME support

Global Dominion Financing, Inc. (GDFI) rounded 2025 with record performance, reporting total assets of P18.6 billion, up 32 percent from 2024, and net income rising 10 percent to P882 million. Total revenue reached P5.12 billion, while net customer loans hit P16.24 billion and total equity more than tripled to P4.27 billion. The firm lent P11.82 billion to 28,985 borrowers nationwide, with business and personal loans seeing strong growth. Under new president and CEO Samuel Cariño, who took office in June 2026, GDFI will expand its digital tools including its award-winning MyLoans App and AI systems, alongside its 196 branches across the country, to better serve underserved Filipino entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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