The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) urged immediate access of the Digital National ID, especially for those residing in the National Capital Region (NCR), after survey results showed that the vast majority of the region’s population owns a smartphone.

Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC), the pioneer in premium university residences in the Philippines, partnered with Security Bank Corporation to be one of its strategic financing partners to expand home ownership opportunities for Filipinos.  

On August 29, 2025, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) served an Order on Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR) revoking the Provisional Authority to Operate (PAO) of SIPCOR’s generation facilities in the Province of Siquijor (Siquijor). 

What began as a bold idea in 2011 is now a milestone in Asia’s clean energy story. The Monsoon Wind Power Project has officially reached its COD on 22 August 2025, becoming the first cross-border renewable energy project in Asia. Today, 600 MW of clean, utility-scale power flows from the mountains of southern Lao PDR into Vietnam, strengthening regional energy security, boosting economic growth, and triggering ASEAN grid aspirations by showing what’s possible when nations work together.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the Credit Risk Database Philippines Web-based Scoring System (CRDPh System). It aims to help financial institutions (FIs) assess the creditworthiness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

​Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land reaffirmed their leadership in Philippine real estate, earning eight top honours at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. These wins celebrate more than design and development excellence—they underscore a shared commitment to delivering purpose-driven solutions that enable industries, create opportunities, and advance nation-building.

Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates and Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), have formalised a landmark partnership to establish a new integrated campus within LIMA Estate—designed to deliver industry-based learning and develop a future-ready workforce.

Contecon Manzanillo, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico, is enhancing its logistics offering with the introduction of WAN HAI Lines’ Asia-South America West Coast 2 (WSA2) service. The service made its inaugural call at Contecon on August 11 with the arrival of the vessel WAN HAI A16.

In a landmark move to accelerate digital transformation in the provinces, PLDT Enterprise has partnered with the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur (PG CamSur) to integrate Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology into its operations, bringing resilient connectivity in the region.

The Board of Directors of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI), in its meeting on August 27, 2025, approved the voluntary leave of absence of Mr. Joseph C. Sy as Chairman of the Board, effective the same date. This decision reflects the Board’s commitment to allowing Mr. Sy to focus on resolving his personal legal matters while safeguarding the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders.