The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has extended importer accreditation validity from one year to three years while reducing associated fees, a move designed to streamline procedures, cut red tape, and sustain the steady flow of goods into the country.
As pressure mounts from Philippine regulators, Roblox Corp. is rolling out a more tailored approach to child safety—one that slices its vast user base into age-specific experiences designed to evolve alongside its youngest players.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s 3rd largest lender by assets, has raised P35 billion from its largest peso-denominated bond issuance to date, underscoring strong investor appetite for sustainability-linked instruments despite evolving market conditions.
Emperador Inc., the liquor producing venture of tycoon Andrew Tan, is tapping sustainable finance markets as it refinances existing debt, signaling a growing shift among Philippine firms toward linking funding strategies with environmental targets.