Tuesday, 28 July 2026
2 hours ago
Shopwise to open Libis flagship store in November 2026
Shopwise is returning to Libis nearly a decade after leaving the area, with Robinsons Retail Corp. choosing the former site to anchor the supermarket chain’s next phase of expansion.
3 hours ago
Meralco backs EPIRA review, says some system losses are unavoidable
Manila Electric Co. said electricity system loss is a normal part of delivering power as it responded to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to review the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA).
4 hours ago
SEC advances Islamic finance with new Sukuk framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is encouraging companies to issue Shari’ah-compliant investment products following the release of a new regulatory framework for Sukuk, a move aimed at broadening the Philippine capital market and attracting more faith-based investors.
4 hours ago
BDO sets new record with P132-B sustainability bond sale
The Sy family-led BDO Unibank has completed the largest bond issuance in its history, raising a record P132 billion from its sixth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond offer after investor demand exceeded the original P5 billion issue by more than 26 times.
4 hours ago
INSIDER VIEW | Beyond systems loss: The real power rate fix
President Marcos has asked Congress to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) so consumers no longer shoulder systems loss charges. Fair enough—but systems loss accounts for only about 5 percent of a typical electricity bill.
5 hours ago
Robinsons Malls expands access to NBI clearance services
Robinsons Malls and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have reaffirmed their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement aimed at making essential government services more accessible to Filipinos nationwide.
5 hours ago
OFY stages benefit concert to support scholars, sustainability push
The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) will stage a fundraising concert on Aug. 16 to raise support for its scholars while highlighting the role of music in promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship.
6 hours ago
CCCI widens access to networks, training for micro enterprises
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has launched a micro enterprise membership program that offers small business owners an affordable way to access business networks, training programs, and other resources to help grow their enterprises.
6 hours ago
Residential developers hit brakes as office market recovers
The Philippine property sector remained resilient in the first half of 2026, but developers have become increasingly cautious as global economic headwinds prompted a slowdown in new residential projects while the office market continued its recovery, according to Santos Knight Frank.
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