The Jollibee Group has tapped First Gen Corp. to power its 189 company-owned fast-food stores in the Philippines with geothermal energy.

KFC Philippines continues to champion inclusive employment as its Senior Crew Program expands to more than 200 KFC stores nationwide, creating more opportunities for qualified senior citizens to stay active, contribute their skills and remain part of the workforce.

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. marked another milestone in Philippine housing finance with the signing of the NHMFC Bonds 8th Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuance, valued at approximately P1.465 billion last Sept. 30, at the Raffles Hotel in Makati.

The Philippines is pushing for deeper integration with its Southeast Asian neighbors to strengthen food security and expand market linkages.

The Philippines is seriously considering including nuclear energy in its energy mix as it strives to lure investments in data centers and other industries that can increase the power demand.

For many small business owners, keeping up with tax compliance can be challenging. Beyond the demands of running a business, unresolved tax obligations may accumulate over time, with penalties and other charges making it increasingly difficult for taxpayers to put their records in order.

Golden TW Realty and Development Corp. is eyeing a branded hotel and luxury villas as part of a long-term expansion of its 23-hectare property in Boracay, following an initial investment of P3 billion in its newly opened Kaban hotel and casino.

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has secured another piece of Manila Electric Co., completing a P2.19-billion share purchase from Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Group out of his own pocket.

The maiden offering of Mynt Inc., the parent company of e-wallet giant GCash, has recorded strong demand across brokerage firms as the offer period for what would be the country’s biggest initial public offering officially ended yesterday.

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