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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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Regulators push credit-linked parametric insurance to boost climate-resilient lending

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC) said that combining parametric insurance with loans can expand financing to climate-vulnerable sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while strengthening the financial system’s ability to manage risks.

Fewer babies, weddings reshape Philippine economy

The Philippines is producing fewer babies, hosting fewer weddings, and recording fewer deaths,  a demographic trifecta that economists say could gradually reshape consumer spending, labor markets, and long-term economic growth.

Chinese firm backs push for Philippine EV brand

A Chinese automotive engineering company is exploring a partnership to help develop a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) brand, signaling fresh momentum behind Manila’s drive to localize the country’s fast-growing EV industry.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala serves up Forbes honor

 Filipina tennis wunderkind Alexandra Eala just scored another ace—landing a coveted spot on Forbes’ 2026 “30 Under 30 Asia” list. At 20, she’s proving that tennis isn’t just about rackets and serves—it’s about breaking records and turning heads worldwide.

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