FRANCISCO EDRALIN LIM — ACCRALAW.COMBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterTHE RECENT appointment of prominent lawyer Francisco Edralin Lim as the new chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received the backing of top corporate executives, business groups, and market analysts, who urged him to

Tree planting initiative takes root. CJ Alegre, GCash Head for Sustainability (right) joins UPLB-CFNR Dean Marlo D. Mendoza, MDM (center), and Arthur Umali (left), University Research Associate at UPLB during the ceremonial planting of an endemic species, Dillenia philippinensis, locally known as Katmon. This collaborative

MAYNILADWATER.COMWEST ZONE concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. plans to invest up to P20.65 billion from this year to 2027 to reduce water losses.For 2025, Maynilad targets to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) to 34% from 39.9% last year, Maynilad Central NRW Head Ryan Jamora said during

GLOBAL-IMI.COMAYALA-LED semiconductor manufacturer Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) is selling its Czech Republic manufacturing subsidiary to a unit of China-based Keboda Technology Co., Ltd. for €10.03 million (P636.84 million) as part of its ongoing restructuring and cost-efficiency program.IMI subsidiary Coöperatief IMI Europe UA signed a share

SHERATON MANILA’S Andrea Burzio — INSTAGRAM.COM/SHERATONMANILATHE Marriott International threw a Charity Dinner Soirée on May 30 at the Sheraton Manila, and while leaving guests quite full (what with contributions from the head chefs of various Marriott properties across the country), their chosen charities will also

CARBON SYNC Chief Executive Officer Wesley QuekBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterSINGAPORE-BASED Carbon Sync Ventures hopes to help grow the carbon credit market in the Philippines by using digital platforms to track, certify, and trade carbon credits, while also supporting the development of local emissions-reduction projects.“The

ONE of the stalls from the DTI Food Festival 2025 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls 1–3. The event showcases over 250 regional delicacies nationwide, a vibrant celebration of Filipino culinary heritage, creativity, and entrepreneurship.WHILE the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) Food Festival may have

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas main office in Manila. — BW FILE PHOTOYIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits dropped on Wednesday ahead of the release of May inflation data, which could have eased further from the April level to strengthen the case

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UNSPLASHMERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGen), the power generation subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia-based energy developer ACWA Power to jointly explore solar power development opportunities in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia.“This partnership marks a notable step forward

Boomi Chief Executive Officer Steve Lucas — BOOMIBy Cathy Rose A. Garcia, Editor-in-ChiefDALLAS, Texas — Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses operate around the world, but Boomi Chief Executive Officer Steve Lucas says real digital transformation must be human-centric to be truly successful.At

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