The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has signed a landmark loan facility agreement with Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) to strengthen financial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The partnership aims to help local businesses access the capital they need to grow, create jobs, and drive economic activity in communities outside major cities.
The Philippines is seeing rapid growth in sustainable finance as investments in renewable energy and green infrastructure pick up pace, supported by strong regional demand and increasing interest from global lenders such as ING.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched a Leave Donation Program that allows employees to donate unused vacation leave to co-workers dealing with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Clark Water and Laguna Water, two non-East Zone units of Manila Water, were named Climate Smart Utilities for 2025 by the International Water Association (IWA) during the IWA Water and Development Congress in Bangkok from December 8 to 12, 2025.