Bank of Commerce (BankCom), the banking arm of Ramon Ang’s diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp., reported a 13 percent increase in first-quarter net income as higher interest rates and robust lending activity offset a slump in trading gains triggered by geopolitical tensions. In a disclosure...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (Amcham) is calling for the inclusion of a dedicated investment protection framework and local government funding in the National Land Use Act, warning that the landmark reform requires clear transition rules to maintain investor confidence. As...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expects local businesses to consider expanding their operations into Paraguay after it entered into a partnership with the South American country’s export and investment promotion agency. The PCCI signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)...
Sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration in policymaking or business strategy. It is increasingly becoming a central goal shaping how governments and industries plan for the future. This was among the key messages highlighted during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026 in Cebu,...
Quezon City has stepped up its support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a hands-on training program with TikTok Shop aimed at strengthening digital and e-commerce skills. Around 300 MSME owners and employees joined the Unlad Lokal Roadshow Caravan in Quezon City, organized...
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines successfully hosted the inaugural “Build to Last: Infrastructure and Construction Conference” on April 16, 2026, at Ascott Bonifacio Global City, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, developers, and engineers to address...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Small Business Corp. (SB Corp.) established a ₱7-billion financing facility to support small businesses grappling with elevated fuel costs and inflationary pressures. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of agreement,...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) warned that proposed legislation aimed at ending short-term labor contracts could inadvertently stifle foreign investment and weaken the country’s competitive standing in Southeast Asia. In a statement following a Senate Committee on...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, is backing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposal to lift the moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, describing the move as a pragmatic necessity to safeguard energy security and industrial...
In a world where digital experiences often feel loud and flashy, RUSH Technologies, the e-commerce and loyalty arm of Globe Group’s 917Ventures and Brave Connective Holdings, Inc. (BCHI), has built its reputation on something quieter: invisibility. Not the kind that hides, but the kind that works...
The government’s move to expand the work-from-home (WFH) limit for companies based in ecozones to as much as 90 percent further strengthens foreign companies’ confidence that the Philippines will safeguard their investments amid global turbulence, the American Chamber of Commerce of the...
Bank of Commerce, the banking arm of conglomerate San Miguel Corp., reported record full-year earnings as surging interest income and disciplined approach to costs drove a third consecutive year of growth following its initial public offering. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on...
