Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), the non-East Zone operating arm of Manila Water Co., is expanding its service offerings to manage and maintain third-party water assets, seeking to capture a broader market among industrial parks, commercial property developers, and local government units....
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is investing ₱4.1 billion to expand three of its major shopping malls outside Metro Manila amid surging commercial demand and high occupancy rates. In a briefing, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan said the...
Food manufacturer Mondelez Philippines Inc. is urging the government to reconsider the proposed tax hikes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and single-use plastics, warning of their potential impact on consumers who increasingly rely on snacks. Mondelez Philippines Corporate and Government...
As more Filipinos look for homes that offer convenience, connectivity, and room to grow, residential development is moving beyond individual projects toward larger townships and master-planned communities. This shift is creating more diverse housing options that bring homes, amenities, and everyday...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stepped up support for private-sector-led development in its host country, the Philippines, last year, backing projects ranging from Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s landmark initial public offering (IPO) to digital lending through GCash as part of a broader push to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is opening the door to cryptocurrency innovation by allowing the Binance platform to undergo testing in its regulatory sandbox through local partner BlockShoals Technologies Inc., while stressing that participation does not guarantee regulatory approval....
The local automotive industry’s sales declined by more than 10 percent from January to July, but electrified vehicles (xEVs) continued to be the standout performer, registering 136-percent growth. Combined sales data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. expanded its service network in the first half of the year, adding 14,501 new connections as the utility advances a multi-billion peso infrastructure program aimed at diversifying its raw water supplies away from the Angat Reservoir. In a statement, Manila Water said the...
Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. (AAFI) is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary to coincide with the 39th Aliw Awards night on December 7, 2026, at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion. AAFI was registered in 1976 with the SEC, and the first Aliw Awards night was held in 1977. Except for a...
Emperador Inc., tycoon Andrew Tan’s global liquor conglomerate, is rejoining the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) as a Small Cap constituent next month after a two-year absence following its removal in March 2024. The firm’s re-entry comes after FTSE’s Asia-Pacific excluding Japan...
The Philippines’ major telecommunications providers are expanding network-level blockades to restrict access to websites hosting graphic violence, school shootings, and illegal gore. The coordinated crackdown by PLDT Inc., Smart Communications Inc., Globe Telecom Inc., and Converge ICT Solutions...
Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), the Ayala group’s global electronics manufacturing services provider, reported a 50-percent jump in net income to $14 million in the first half of 2026 from the $9.4 million earned in the same period last year. “Over the past two years, IMI has optimized...
