The newly installed head of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is placing digitalization at the core of his agenda, arguing that stronger connectivity and smarter systems could unlock growth for millions of small businesses—and improve the country’s overall investment appeal.
The Land Bank of the Philippines is expanding its push to bankroll grassroots enterprise with a new lending program designed to widen, simplify and tailor financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Security Bank Corp. posted stronger first-quarter earnings as higher revenues and tighter cost controls boosted core profitability, even as the lender increased provisions to cushion against evolving market risks.
PLDT Inc. posted a modest earnings increase in the first quarter of 2026 and signaled disciplined spending for the year, as strong demand for data, broadband, and enterprise digital services offset lingering weakness in legacy businesses.
Goldilocks Bakeshop has partnered with First Gen to operate a new solar power facility for its production plant in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, marking a major step in the bakery chain’s sustainability efforts.
The government is ready to immediately enforce a ₱50-per-kilo price cap on imported rice to help ease the burden of rising food prices on Filipino consumers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.