The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported a net income of ₱16.6 billion for the first quarter as strong revenue growth offset increased operating expenses and provisions for credit losses.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed more than 12 proposed geothermal projects are set to benefit from the Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF), a ₱10.07-billion program designed to clear key barriers to renewable energy investment.
DMCI Project Developers Inc., the real estate arm of Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc., is rolling out its first socialized housing project to comply with national regulations requiring real estate developers to provide affordable homes for the public.
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s direction toward a tax administration that is fair, simple, predictable, and partnership-driven as he presented four commitments—Predictability, Simplicity, Fairness, and Partnership—supported by the BIR DARES reform and legacy agenda at the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Tax Forum 2026 on August 13, 2026.