Latest Business News in the Philippines.
- SEC’s Lim firm on broker-director term limits
SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said the proposed 10-year cumulative term limit for broker-directors of an exchange remains firm, while noting that the Commission is open to valid feedback from market participants. “As far as I’m concerned, the term limits are non-negotiable, but I’m still listening to their comments. If they
- AIC ramps up airport commercial offerings
ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL, Inc. (AIC) said it is expanding its food, beverage, and retail services at the Laguindingan and Bohol-Panglao airports as part of efforts since late last year to improve passenger experience and enhance commercial value. “By optimizing commercial layouts and partnering with both established and emerging brands, we aim to create vibrant terminal environments
- DigiPlus shares fall on regulatory concerns
SHARES of DigiPlus Interactive Corp. declined last week amid investor concerns over the sustained impact of regulatory changes on its online gaming operations, despite the company’s declaration of P3.8 billion in dividends and efforts to diversify into offline gaming.
- MPTC extends toll rebate program to SCTEX, CAVITEX
METRO PACIFIC TOLLWAYS Corp. (MPTC) has extended its KaBiyahe Rebate Program to additional expressways following a directive from the Department of Transportation (DoTr) to help mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on the transport sector. In partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and the Philippine Reclamation Authority
- Regulator revokes registrations of Valtoro Spartan, Recson
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the certificates of incorporation of Valtoro Spartan Consultancy Corp. and Recson Land Ventures and Realty Development Corp., and imposed administrative fines for the unauthorized solicitation of investments from the public. In a statement on Friday, the SEC’s Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) said it separately canceled
- Globe expands 5G, RE use in Misamis Oriental
GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. is expanding its services in Misamis Oriental through increased deployment of fifth-generation (5G) network infrastructure and the adoption of renewable energy (RE) initiatives. In a statement on Sunday, Globe said it has intensified its 5G rollout in Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog, while enhancing coverage across both coastal and inland municipalities. The
- SMC Infra grants 2-month toll rebates on SLEX, STAR
SMC INFRASTRUCTURE will provide temporary relief to select public utility vehicles and cargo trucks using the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway through a two-month rebate program starting March 23. In a statement on Sunday, the tollway operator said eligible vehicles will receive weekly rebates equivalent to the difference between
- SEC clears MREIT’s P16.2-billion asset infusion ahead of schedule
MREIT, INC. (MREIT), the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its P16.2-billion “Wave 4” asset infusion. The approval allows the company to proceed with the acquisition of nine Grade A office buildings, MREIT said in a statement on Thursday. “The approval comes ahead
- FDC profit hits P15 billion, up 24% on segment gains
FILINVEST Development Corp. (FDC) said its 2025 attributable net income reached P15.01 billion, a 23.7% increase from the P12.13 billion recorded in 2024. In a disclosure on Thursday, the company attributed this performance to broad-based growth across its key business segments, specifically citing that “banking, real estate and power subsidiaries boosting FDC’s 2025 results.” The
- San Miguel eyes coal blocks offered in DoE auction
ANG-LED San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is looking at coal areas offered by the government, including a mining site currently operated by Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC).









