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SM Retail, the retail arm of the SM Group, has received the NPC Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award from the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at the recent National Data Privacy Conference in Parañaque City. The award recognizes organizations that consistently display their NPC registration seal across all operations and digital platforms to demonstrate transparency and accountability.

The Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has reaffirmed Ayala Corporation’s A- long-term foreign currency issuer rating, keeping its outlook stable. The decision reflects confidence in the company’s wide-ranging business portfolio, consistent earnings performance, and careful financial management.

The Philippines and India have taken another step toward a possible free trade agreement, using a high-level bilateral trade meeting to advance discussions on deeper economic integration and broaden cooperation in sectors ranging from renewable energy to artificial intelligence.

Competition watchdogs are stepping up scrutiny of the Philippines’ retail electricity market after a new study found that market concentration, customer inertia, and structural barriers continue to limit competition despite ongoing power sector reforms.