The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has relaxed the rules for publicly listed firms and other companies with registered securities that want to hold their annual stockholders’ meetings (ASMs) earlier than the date stated in their bylaws.

Rockwell Land Corp., the listed property development arm of the Lopez Group, has reached a major construction milestone in Central Luzon, topping off the structure of Power Plant Mall Angeles as it pushes ahead with the expansion of its signature lifestyle brand beyond Metro Manila.

The Philippines’ electronics sector is keeping a steady hand despite simmering Middle East tensions, signaling resilience as export revenues near a record-breaking milestone.