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.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a new mechanism designed to reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imported fuel and petroleum products. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin explained that while the draft is complete, it will first undergo consultations with other government agencies and industry stakeholders before being finalized.
Digiplus Interactive Corp. has entered into a cooperation agreement with New Coast Leisure Inc. and Total Gamezone Xtreme Inc. to operate digital gaming services at LaVie Resort and Casino Manila. The non-exclusive arrangement covers technical support, content integration, and management of approved online games. LaVie is owned by International Entertainment Corp., which Digiplus is in the process of acquiring.
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) on Wednesday said that its subsidiary Samar Nickel Mining Resources has signed an operating agreement with San Juanico Resources Corp. The deal gives Samar Nickel the right to manage mineral claims covering roughly 3,432 hectares in Candelaria and Sta. Cruz, Zambales, under MPSA No. 265-2008-III. It remains subject to approval by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the Philippines, with total foreign direct investment (FDI) reaching US$1.7 billion in the first three months of 2026. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shows that both fresh equity placements and reinvested earnings remained largely unchanged compared to recent periods, signaling that overseas businesses see stable opportunities in the country.