Tuesday, 20 October 2026
15 minutes ago
Cebu firms urged to brace for power volatility through 2028
CEBU CITY—Businesses in Cebu are being urged to strengthen their internal electrical infrastructure and invest in energy efficiency measures as power supply disruptions and electricity price volatility in the Visayas are expected to persist through 2028.
26 minutes ago
Security Bank expands wealth services with St. Luke's healthcare
Security Bank is extending its wealth management services beyond traditional financial products, partnering with St. Luke's Medical Center to offer concierge healthcare privileges to affluent clients.
28 minutes ago
Proposed beverage tax hike raises alarm for sari-sari stores
Filipino consumers and neighborhood retailers could face another financial squeeze as a proposed 233 percent increase in sweetened beverage taxes threatens to push prices higher amid mounting inflationary pressures.
37 minutes ago
SMDC, Pag-IBIG widen homeownership access in Visayas
SM Development Corp. (SMDC) is strengthening its regional expansion strategy by making residential properties and housing financing more accessible to Filipino families outside Metro Manila.
40 minutes ago
Cebu firms eye wider markets as logistics drives business growth
Cebu businesses seeking to expand beyond regional markets face growing pressure to strengthen supply chains, manage distribution costs, and improve operational efficiency as logistics becomes increasingly critical to competitiveness.
45 minutes ago
AIA Philippines targets long-term wealth growth with global funds
AIA Philippines is strengthening its wealth management offerings by giving Filipino investors greater access to diversified global funds while addressing the need for long-term financial protection and potential income generation.
51 minutes ago
PNB Makati Center nears full retail occupancy with HungrySans deal
Philippine-listed PNB Holdings Corp. is strengthening the retail portfolio of PNB Makati Center as its newly repurposed commercial spaces approach full occupancy, supported by fresh leasing agreements with food and lifestyle operators.
55 minutes ago
Can GCash avoid the listing day blues of the PSE’s biggest IPOs?
GCash is set to become the Philippine Stock Exchange’s biggest listing today, but the stock performance of other large firms on the bourse suggest its first trading day may be anything but spectacular. The country’s five largest completed IPOs, ranked by total offer size including secondary shares and overallotments, all failed to deliver positive first-day returns.
57 minutes ago
Palawan Group advances digital distribution of gov't aid
Access to government financial assistance remains a challenge for Filipinos in underserved communities, where limited banking facilities, transportation costs, and long travel distances can make collecting financial aid difficult.
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