SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

MICRO enterprises are now exempt from the submission of audited financial statements as part of their reportorial requirements, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves to streamline compliance and reduce regulatory burdens for small companies. The Commission on January 20 issued Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, providing the Amendments to the Application… Read More SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

Topflite Academy, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde sign partnership for integrated aviation programs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (January 23, 2026) — Topflite Academy of Aviation and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to quality aviation education and training in the Philippines. The partnership signing ceremony was held at the Topflite Academy hangar… Read More Topflite Academy, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde sign partnership for integrated aviation programs

SEC extends registration, filing fee discounts for MSMEs

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the discounted rates for certain transactions of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), giving them more time to register and fund the growth of their businesses at a lower cost. The Commission on January 9 issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 2, Series of 2026, aimed at Further… Read More SEC extends registration, filing fee discounts for MSMEs

Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

MANILA | August 15, 2025 – Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., bannered its technology-driven solutions at the 2025 Philippine Retailers Association National Retail Conference & Expo (NRCE) held at the SMX Convention Center attended by over 700 retail industry and business… Read More Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plan to fully harness the two terabit-per-second (Tbps) bandwidth allocation from global technology giant Meta, a move set to accelerate the implementation of the Philippine government’s National Broadband Plan. This initiative builds on the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project,… Read More BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan

SMC ranks 9th in 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, sole Filipino company in the top ten

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) has once again been named the highest-ranking Philippine company in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, securing the 9th spot on this prestigious list of the region’s largest companies by revenue. Now in its second year, the list highlights the growing role of Southeast Asia — including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,… Read More SMC ranks 9th in 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, sole Filipino company in the top ten

Cebu Pacific marks 20 years in Hong Kong with tribute to OFWs 

HONG KONG – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Hong Kong office by paying tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), recognizing their invaluable contributions to the airline’s growth and the nation’s progress.  As part of the celebration, CEB presented its Values Awards to five exceptional OFWs who… Read More Cebu Pacific marks 20 years in Hong Kong with tribute to OFWs 

SM Prime Group wins big at 2025 Philippines Leadership Awards

SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI), SM Supermalls, and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) have been honored as among the Philippines’ Best Employer Brands for 2025. This recognition underscores the group’s unwavering commitment to excellence in people management. “Being recognized as the Best Employer Brand affirms our commitment to creating opportunities for every employee to experience ‘More… Read More SM Prime Group wins big at 2025 Philippines Leadership Awards

SM SUPERMALLS DOMINATES 2025 APAC STEVIE AWARDS

SM Supermalls emerged victorious at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, collecting an impressive array of accolades, including the prestigious Grand Stevie Award for Most Honored Organization of the Year — a historic recognition shared by SM Supermalls, SM Foundation, and SM Retail under the SM Group. With a total of 42 award points, the SM… Read More SM SUPERMALLS DOMINATES 2025 APAC STEVIE AWARDS

CIAC eyes establishment of pharma logistics hub in Clark

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | April 10, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) for the establishment of a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution hub within the Clark Aviation Capital inside Clark Freeport Zone.  The agreement… Read More CIAC eyes establishment of pharma logistics hub in Clark