By Henry Empeño | January 15, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — Japanese electronics company Mitsumi Philippines, Inc., a business locator at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here, was recognized by the provincial government of Bataan as the No. 1 taxpayer among the 153 enterprises registered in Bataan free port zone. Mitsumi general manager Yoshitaka Kitahara… Read More Japanese electronics firm tops Bataan Freeport taxpayers
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Department of Tourism-Region 3 (DOT3) has awarded two hotels here for passing the standard of a Halal-friendly hotel. DOT3 Regional Director Richard Daenos, together with SBMA Tourism Manager Mary Jamelle Camba, handed the certificates of recognition to representatives of The Aurora Subic Hotel and The Mansion Garden Hotel during the Subic Bay… Read More DOT certifies 2 Subic Freeport hotels for passing Halal standard
A total of 43,185 new corporations has registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as of end-October, reflecting a resilient and dynamic business sector supported by continued regulatory reforms and an increasingly business-friendly environment. Of the newly registered entities, 30,671 are stock corporations, 10,117 are non-stock corporations, and 2,397 are partnerships. Among the stock… Read More PH business sector remains dynamic with over 43,000 new corporations registered
SM Supermalls continues to advance its commitment to environmental sustainability with the successful rollout of its 2025 coastal cleanup initiatives, culminating in the youth-centered National Day for Youth Climate in Action: “Bayanihan with a Vibe” event held at SM By the Bay on November 23. This year-long campaign mobilized more than 50,000 youth and community… Read More Over 50,000 volunteers join SM Cares coastal cleanup drives
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an online platform that allows entrepreneurs to simulate the company registration process, making doing business easier in the country. The Commission has unveiled the Company Registration Simulation, a feature offered at no cost to users, under its newly revamped SEC Academy platform, accessible at academy.sec.gov.ph. The portal… Read More SEC rolls out free company registration simulation platform
By E.H. Edejer | November 27, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has recognized business locators and port users that contributed significant impact to its vision of turning Subic into a Green Port City. In a ceremony held last Monday at the ACEA Subic Beach Resort, the Subic agency gave… Read More SBMA cites Subic ‘anchors’ in green port development
By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 27, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The provincial government of Pampanga has mediated in the dispute between the Porac the local government and members of the Association of Porac Sand and Gravel Quarry Operators Inc. after the group announced a voluntary suspension of operations, affecting around… Read More Porac quarry operators suspend ops; Capitol steps in to mediate
By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 27, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Over P9.9 million in sales was generated in the 8th CARP Regional Trade Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Luzon. About 102 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) beneficiaries of the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)… Read More DTI’s 8th CARP trade fair generates over P9.9-M sales
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing key amendments to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs) to provide broader opportunities in the capital market for issuers and investors alike. The Commission on November 18 released for public comment the proposed amendments to SEC Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2020, or the… Read More SEC moves to expand REIT market
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Freeport and the neighboring town of Hermosa, Bataan are being considered for interlinkage with the proposed Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway Project. SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Port Operations Ronnie Yambao said an eight-kilometer access road with two bridges is being proposed to connect Hermosa to Subic Freeport’s Naval… Read More Subic Freeport, Hermosa to be linked under proposed SCMB railway project
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