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Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), and Interport Mandiri Utama (Interport), in cooperation with Batam Terminal Petikemas (BTP), will officially assume the single port operator role for the North Pier of Batu Ampar Port starting 1 December 2025, carrying all corresponding rights and obligations as port operators.  The integrated operational structure will …

Kasalan sa SM makes a long-awaited dream wedding come true “For richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.”  These vows were already a lived reality for SM employee Ruby and her husband Joel Villablanca long before they formally received the Sacrament of Marriage at the 10th Kasalan sa SM of the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation. She was then …

LANDBANK has earned seven major distinctions from leading global financial publications in 2025,  recognizing its exceptional performance in inclusive finance, institutional banking, investment  banking, and the visionary leadership of its President and CEO.   Affirming its leadership in financial inclusion and its stature in the banking industry, the state-run Bank  earned a spot on the Forbes World’s Best Banks 2025 list, …

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) will start activating new biometric immigration eGates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in phases starting December, as part of ongoing efforts to improve passenger processing. The eGates — powered by Amadeus, a global travel-technology provider, and to be operated by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) — form part of an automated border-control system using …

By Tracy Cabrera  Aiming for sustainable growth and global competitiveness, the Danish Embassy in Manila, together with the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), will  spearhead an initiative to revitalize the local shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) industry. Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan said the partnership with Denmark signals a new era of growth …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) continued its support for local healthcare services with the turnover of 11 new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) and institutions on Thursday, November 20, at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City. The latest batch of beneficiaries includes the municipalities of Pandi (Bulacan), Barbaza (Antique), Ipil (Zamboanga Sibugay), Lubao …

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), in collaboration with Manila Water Philippine Ventures subsidiaries Cebu Water and Tagum Water, together with Tagum Water District, Metro Cebu Water District, and Better with Water, continues to champion its mission of expanding access to water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and promoting environmental sustainability in Cebu Province and Davao del Norte. In Cebu, MWF and Cebu Water …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) underscored the importance of direct member feedback in shaping institutional reforms as it gathered hundreds of stakeholders for the 2025 GSIS NCR Stakeholders’ Dialogue at the VS Hotel and Convention Center in Quezon City. “We are here to listen so we can better understand how to make your transactions with GSIS easier and more convenient,” …

The Philippine peso fell to a new record low of ₱59.17 to the dollar last week, weighed down by ongoing investigations into alleged corruption involving government officials, including senators and congressmen, as well as economic losses from recent typhoons. Experts said the peso is under pressure from strong demand for the US dollar and declining market confidence.  The currency, which …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation’s (MPTC) bond offer of up to ₱20 billion, clearing the way for the company’s fixed-rate bond sale. The SEC en banc granted approval during its Wednesday meeting, allowing MPTC to offer bonds with a base of ₱15 billion and an oversubscription option of up to ₱5 billion, according …