Philippines Business News

Lower InstaPay fees spur digital payments – study

Removing InstaPay transfer fees doubled transaction activity among DiskarTech users and increased it by about 30 percent among Pulz users, according to a study showing how charges can influence Filipinos’ use of digital payments.

Majority rule

Indulge me a little in arguing my position on the current hot legal topic: the voting of the Senate impeachment court.

Manila Water speeds up metro subway relocation works

Manila Water is advancing the relocation of critical water and sewer infrastructure affected by the Department of Transportation’s Metro Manila Subway Project, helping pave the way for the country’s first underground rail system while ensuring the continued delivery of reliable water and wastewater services to customers.

Matnog Port in line for P2.2 billion upgrade

The Philippine Ports Authority has allocated P2.2 billion to expand some of the facilities in Luzon’s busiest crossing for roll-on, roll-off (Roro) vessels.

Nestlé expands Batangas chocolate milk factory

Nestlé Philippines has spent nearly P500 million to expand its Chuckie chocolate milk drink manufacturing facility in Tanauan, Batangas.

NGCP: P23.5 billion grid projects set for completion

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is targeting completion of six power transmission projects totaling P23.5 billion this year, NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza said.

Philippines targets higher sales at China-ASEAN Expo

The Philippines is aiming to generate higher sales from its participation at the China-ASEAN Expo this year compared to last year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

Protecting ube

The Department of Agriculture has imposed an indefinite ban on the export of fresh ube to protect our planting materials amid booming global demand. It may have been too late or not enough.

Rural Bank of Santa Maria renamed Billease Bank

The Rural Bank of Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur has been renamed Billease Bank Inc., marking another step in consumer finance platform Billease’s expansion into banking following its acquisition of the lender.

SEC clears Arthaland’s rental pool, ACE Pateros’ direct public offering

The Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared Arthaland Corp.’s rental pool program and a direct public offering of Allied Care Experts Medical Center-Pateros Inc.

Shared values

This year’s National PR Congress of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines carries the theme “Steward the story: From clout to legacy.” It is a well-intentioned theme. It is also, I would argue, a symptom.

Stocks recover on bargain hunting

The local stock market regained its winning form yesterday after dropping two straight sessions, with investors capitalizing on lower valuations.

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Toyota Philippines sees slowdown in vehicle output this year

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. expects its local vehicle production to decline this year due to soft demand.

What are IPOs’ ‘up to’?

There are several stages on the road to an initial public offering to gauge if investors are feeling up to it.

USO Announces Celebrity Chef Carla Hall as Global Ambassador

Chef, author and TV host joins leading nonprofit to provide connection and support to service members and their families. Carla Hall USO tour Carla Hall, chef, bestselling author and television personality, on a USO tour to Spain and Italy in 2017, cooking and connecting with service members and their families. Arlington, VA, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USO is proud to announce chef, author and television host Carla Hall as its newest USO Global Ambassador. Hall will bring her culinar

Soitec launches an offering of bonds settled in cash and/or convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares ("ORNANES”) due September 2033 for a nominal amount of €500 million

Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, or in or into Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa or any other jurisdiction in which it would be unlawful to do so. This press release is for information purpose only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and the offer of the Bonds (as defined below) does not constitute an offering (other than to qualified investors) in any juris

VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in August 2026

Nanterre, 17 September 2026 VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in August 2026 I- Change in VINCI Autoroutes’ intercity networks traffic AugustYTD at the end of August (8 months) % change 2026/2025% change 2026/2025VINCI Autoroutes-5.6%-3.2% Light vehicles-6.2%-3.9% Heavy vehicles+2.4%+1.3% In August, light vehicle traffic declined by -6.2%, reflecting an unfavourable calendar effect* and the sharp rise in fuel prices. Heavy vehicle traffic, meanwhile, rose by +2.4%, benefiting from one

VIRBAC: A robust adjusted EBIT margin² of 18.8%, driven by solid organic revenue growth of 7.4%

H1 2026 delivered a robust revenue growth of +7.4% and an adjusted EBIT margin2 of 18.8% at CERS:Revenue growth is coming from both segments : companion animal +10.0% and farm animal +6.7% with a strong contribution from our Supercharge platforms (excl. Thyronorm) which increased by around +12% at CERS Solid volume/mix effect of ~+5.4%, completed by price increase of ~+2%Operating margin increased by 0.5ppt compared to H1 2025 driven by a favorable mix effect on the gross margin partially offset

SODEXO - Transactions carried out from September 7, 2026 to September 11, 2026

Regulated Information Issy-les-Moulineaux, September 17, 2026 Sodexo: Disclosure of transactions in own shares carried out from September 7, 2026 to September 11, 2026 Sodexo purchased treasury shares, outside of its liquidity contract, within the framework of its share buyback program as authorized by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on December 16, 2025. These shares have been acquired to honor obligations related to free shares award plans. Information on these transactions are the following: T

ARGAN and CELIO inaugurate the extension of the AutOnom® logistics site in Amblainville

Press release - Neuilly-sur-Seine, September 17, 2026 - 5.45pm ARGAN and CELIO inaugurate the extension of the AutOnom® logistics site in Amblainville (60) A few months after its completion, the extension of CELIO’s logistics site in Amblainville (60) was officially inaugurated in the presence of the Mayor, the President of the Communauté de Communes des Sablons (Sablons Community of Municipalities), the President and shareholders of CELIO France, all site employees, and members of ARGAN’s Manag

Participation notifications by Citigroup Inc.

Press release Regulated information Brussels, 17 September 2026, 17:45 CEST In line with Belgian transparency legislation (Law of May 2, 2007), Citigroup Inc. recently sent to Solvay the following transparency notifications indicating that they crossed the threshold of 3%. Here is a summary of the notifications: Date on which the threshold is crossedVoting rights after the transactionEquivalent financial instruments after the transactionTotalSeptember 8, 2026---September 10, 20260.00%3.07%3.07%

Boster Bio Expands Access to Affordable ELISA Kits With 40% Savings on 500 Popular Assays

PLEASANTON, CA, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PLEASANTON, CA - September 17, 2026 - Boster Bio is running a 40% promotion on 500 PicoKine ELISA kits for direct U.S. customers. Bulk and custom orders are not included. Buyers still pay shipping on each order. Boster Biological Technology is running a 40% promotion on 500 PicoKine® ELISA kits for eligible direct customers in the United States. The Pleasanton life science reagent company says the selected assays cover cytokines, growth factors,

FemPulse Ring Gains CE Mark Certification for the EU

VIENNA and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FemPulse™, a bioelectronic medical technology company with first application overactive bladder (OAB), announced today that the Company’s FemPulse Ring™ has been granted CE Mark certification for the European Union and is now listed in the European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED). CE certification under the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is the basis for marketing of a medical device in the EU. It confirms that the device ha