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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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Japan visa fee hike unlikely to slow Filipino travel demand

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) expects the planned increase in Japan visa fees to have minimal impact on Filipino outbound travel, citing sustained strong demand and a preference for convenience over cost among travelers.

BSP grants banks temporary regulatory relief amid Middle East conflict volatility

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Memorandum No. 2026-027 providing temporary regulatory relief to banks and quasi-banks. This measure is designed to reduce the impact of market instability caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Ube industry gets boost as DA-BPI distributes 60,000 planting materials

The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has launched a large-scale program to expand the country’s ube (purple yam) industry, distributing over 60,000 planting materials worth nearly ₱2.6 million to 900 farmers in Bohol and Leyte. This is BPI’s first major ube planting material distribution under the High Value Crops Development Program, implemented in partnership with the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops).

Integrated rail and road train system proposed to boost PH food security and economy

Investment banker Francis Yuseco has submitted a proposal to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) to combine high-speed passenger rail (capable of 300–400 km/h) with Philtrak’s patented road train technology for cargo transport.

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