Philippines Business News

Beyond AI adoption: Building human-centered organizations

Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology waiting to prove its value.

Brazil bets on more beef exports to Philippines

Brazil, one of the top suppliers of beef in the Philippines, is betting on the country’s rising urban population and growing incomes to drive the expansion of its beef exports, an industry group said.

Government targets P4.5 trillion investment approvals under new SIPP

The government aims to approve P4.5 trillion worth of investments under the new Strategic Investment Priority Plan for 2026 to 2028, according to the Board of Investments.

Late-session selling pulls stocks down

The local stock market kicked off the trading week on a sour note, as late-session selling pulled down early gains amid lack of a positive catalyst.

Megaworld raises P5.6 billion for township expansion

`Property giant Megaworld Corp. is set to reinvest over P5 billion raised from block sales of MREIT Inc. shares over the past four months to support the expansion of township projects.

MGEN inaugurates world’s largest solar farm facility

Meralco PowerGen Corp. is marking a major milestone today with the inauguration of Phase 1 of the world’s largest integrated solar farm, a project expected to help bring down electricity costs in Luzon.

More GOCCs eyed for P1 billion dividend club

Finance Secretary Frederick Go hopes more state-run firms will break into the P1-billion dividend mark next year, with remittances expected to hit a record P147.15 billion by year-end.

Philippines targets first native hydrogen drilling by year-end

US-based Koloma Inc. has kicked off native hydrogen exploration activities in Pangasinan, with the Department of Energy expecting drilling to commence later this year.

RRHI trading suspended as PSE exit looms

Trading of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. shares was suspended yesterday ahead of the company’s looming exit from the Philippine Stock Exchange.

SEC overhauling rules on credit rating agencies

The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to overhaul rules governing credit rating agencies (CRAs) to ensure a more comprehensive accreditation and supervisory regime as part of a broader capital market development agenda.

Security Bank refinances 17.4-MW Bataan solar plant

Security Bank Corp. has refinanced a 17.4-megawatt solar power plant in Hermosa, Bataan, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio and expanding local bank financing for projects that supply electricity to electric cooperatives.

The bird, the fish and the hybrid workplace

There’s a popular saying that asks: “A bird may love a fish, but where will they build a home together?”

Tougher prosecution to curb illicit tobacco trade pushed

Amid mounting losses from the illicit tobacco trade, lawmakers and government officials are calling for intensified efforts to prosecute and convict criminal syndicates behind the illegal market, saying seizures alone have failed to deter offenders.

Why digital payment boom is straining enterprise ERPs

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, digital payments accounted for 57.4 percent of monthly retail transaction volume and 59 percent of value in 2024, driven by widespread QR Ph adoption and mature e-wallet networks. Accepting digital payments is no longer the challenge.

Elis: Disclosure of trading in own shares occured from July 6 to July 9, 2026

Disclosure of trading in own shares occurred from July 6 to July 9, 2026 Puteaux, July 13, 2026 In accordance with the regulations on share buybacks, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, Elis hereby declares the purchases of its own shares made from July 6 to July 9, 2026 under the buyback program authorized by the 15th resolution of the General Shareholders' Meeting of May 21, 2026: Aggregated presentation: Issuer nameIssuer code (LEI) Transaction dateISIN CodeDaily total Volume (in number

EUROCOMMERCIAL PROPERTIES N.V.: DRAWS DOWN SEK 700 MILLION GREEN LOAN AND LEASING UPDATE.

Date: 13 July 2026 Release: After closing of Euronext Please open the following link to read the full report including annexes: Attachment FULL PRESS RELEASE

Alterra IOS Secures $400 Million Industrial Outdoor Storage Refinancing From Truist and KeyBank

Transaction utilizes pledge of equity structure in place of traditional property mortgages, enabling portfolio-level financing across 99 properties in 27 statesNew financing increases total debt commitments across Alterra’s fully discretionary IOS funds to more than $2 billionFacility delivers faster execution, lower transaction costs, and non-recourse, scalable capital for continued growth across Alterra’s IOS platform The financing was secured by a portfolio of 99 IOS properties totaling 551 u

Johnson Cosumnes Mitigation Bank Approved in Sacramento County, California

GALT, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westervelt Ecological Services (WES) announces the approval of the Johnson Cosumnes Mitigation Bank, a 217-acre floodplain restoration project in Sacramento County, California. The bank was approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Credits will be immediately available to support regional mitigation requirements, with an additional release of credits th

Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of a $2 billion investment in Roseville, Calif.

Sample production of silicon carbide semiconductors underway at Bosch Roseville Bosch Rosevlle Site Bosch is investing up to $2 billion to transform its Roseville, California site for the production of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. The Roseville facility, which has more than 40 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, is undergoing a profound evolution into a facility that produces and tests SiC semiconductors. Roseville, California, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Silicon ca

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

NEW YORK — The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars. Sugar does more than sweeten tea and powder doughnuts. Different varieties fuel our cells and even make up DNA. Scientists are itching to know how sugars form because they're a key ingredient for lif

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BNP Paribas Primary New Issues: NO-STAB Notice: HEATHROW FINANCE PLC

[13.07.2026] Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. [HEATHROW FINANCE PLC] Post-stabilisation Period Announcement NO STABILISATION CARRIED OUT [Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated [02.07.2026] BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222) hereby gives notice that no stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/59

Zelluna doses first solid tumour patient with ZI-MA4-1 in the ZIMA-101 Phase 1 trial

First patient dosed with ZI-MA4-1 in the ZIMA-101 Phase 1 trial at The Christie NHS Foundation TrustZI-MA4-1 is the world’s first MAGE-A4-targeting TCR-NK therapy in clinical developmentZIMA-101 represents the first clinical evaluation of Zelluna's proprietary TCR-NK platformPatient identification, pre-screening and screening activities continue across all four tumour indications included in the study Company on track for initial clinical data to emerge from mid-2026 July 13 2026 - Zelluna ASA (

Transferra Records Increased Corporate Demand for Multi-Currency Services Amid Institutional De-Risking

Transferra Transferra London, UK, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transferra, a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI), announced that it has recorded increased demand for its multi-currency business account services from companies experiencing difficulties accessing financial services through traditional banking providers. According to the company, the increase reflects growing demand from UK-based and internationally structured businesses that have