Upscale lifestyle and travel brand TUMI has refreshed its flagship Alpha bag line in the Philippines, widening its appeal beyond traditional business travel into everyday work and lifestyle use.
SM Investments Corp. is finally unwinding its oldest diversification bet, underscoring the Sy family conglomerate's sharper focus on core sectors as economic uncertainty deepens in 2026.
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications are offering free calls to and from key Middle East countries as concerns mount over the safety of overseas Filipino workers amid escalating regional tensions.
Security Bank Corp. delivered 22 percent revenue growth in 2025, with total revenues reaching P66.90 billion, as strong momentum across its core businesses enabled the lender to build larger credit reserves and fortify its balance sheet against macroeconomic uncertainty.
The Philippines’ leading finance superapp GCash has partnered with Careem Pay to enable faster and more reliable money transfers for overseas Filipinos living in the United Arab Emirates, deepening its footprint in a key remittance corridor.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is reimagining everyday banking with the launch of its new Debit Mastercard made from 100 percent recycled, PVC-free plastic — a move that underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Former Transportation Secretary Jaime “Jimmy” Bautista was recently conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, one of Japan’s highest decorations, recognizing his role in advancing large-scale infrastructure and strengthening bilateral ties.
CEBU CITY—Business leaders here have expressed concerns over the escalating conflict in the Gulf region, citing its economic repercussions on local businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Tycoon Kevin Tan-led MREIT Inc. posted an 18 percent rise in full-year distributable income to P3.7 billion in 2025, supported by higher occupancy and sustained leasing across its office portfolio.