Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. plans to close more outlets this year, following the closure of 15 to 20 stores so far, primarily under its Peri-Peri brand. At the start of 2026, the company operated around 3,000 locations across its brands.
Digital banking and e-wallet users now enjoy stronger protection against fraud and unauthorized access, as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions begin rolling out advanced authentication systems ahead of a key deadline.
Liquor maker Emperador Inc. has lowered its capital expenditure budget for this year to P2.4 billion. This is a significant drop compared to previous years, as the company has finished most of its large-scale investment projects.
The Philippines and Lao People’s Democratic Republic have strengthened their bilateral agricultural ties through an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).