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.
EcoSolar Energy Corp. (ESEC), a member of the Yuchengco Group, has secured an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for its 98.20 MW solar plant in Panitan, Capiz.
Philippines First Insurance Group (PFI Group), a leading insurance and healthcare conglomerate, has paid out over ₱100 billion in claims, serving as a critical financial safety net for more than 4.5 million policyholders. Reaching this milestone coincides with the 120th anniversary of its core brand, PhilFirst, and highlights the group’s long-standing role in the national economy alongside its subsidiaries PhilLife, PhilCare, and PhilPlans.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Tuesday the appointment of corporate leader Edgar O. Chua and seasoned aviation executive Datuk Captain Izham Ismail as independent directors, effective June 1, 2026.
PLDT Inc. said Tuesday its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc., will rely on tailored data solutions and faster 5G adoption to drive growth amid a broader industry slowdown. Moving away from standard packages, Smart now uses advanced analytics to create customized plans matched to each user’s needs and budget. Smart co-OIC Lloyd Manaloto noted this approach lets them deliver the right service at the right time, while PLDT COO Menardo G. Jimenez highlighted how targeted offers help counter slower growth.