Despite rising financial account ownership in the Philippines, millions of Filipinos remain effectively excluded from affordable borrowing because lenders still rely on outdated credit assessment models, according to legal and finance expert Ira Paulo Pozon.
The Ayala-led telecommunications giant said its upcoming satellite-to-mobile service with Elon Musk’s Starlink will depend heavily on the scale and maturity of the satellite constellation supporting the network. Globe said Starlink’s more than 10,000 low Earth orbit satellites provide an advantage in delivering reliable connectivity beyond conventional coverage areas.
As demand for concerts, sports events, and other live entertainment experiences continues to grow in the Philippines, SM Prime Holdings Inc. is strengthening its ticketing business through a partnership that aims to improve customer access, event management, and transaction security in the local market.
Against this backdrop, Chinabank has partnered with Landers Superstore to introduce the Landers Executive Visa Signature powered by Chinabank, a premium credit card designed around shopping, dining, travel, and household spending habits.
PLDT Inc. said broadband competition is increasingly evolving beyond headline download speeds as consumers place greater importance on responsiveness and consistency for gaming, AI tools and other real-time applications.
GMA Network Inc. is inching closer to the global top 10 in digital media rankings, underscoring how broadcasters are increasingly relying on social media scale as traditional television audiences continue fragmenting.
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), has broken ground on Grand Summit Bohol, an upscale beachfront development in Panglao Island that signals the group’s expansion into one of the country’s fastest-growing tourism destinations.
SM Investments Corp. said the SM Group increased renewable energy sourcing to 31 percent of total electricity consumption in 2025 from 27 percent in 2024, as the conglomerate accelerated cleaner energy adoption across its businesses.