​In a landmark move to improve service delivery and reinforce its commitment to ease of doing business, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidelines that enforce strict timelines in processing substantially all types of applications — with a “deemed approved” policy for requests left unattended beyond the prescribed period.

​The SEC fully opens its doors to the public through the “Juan with SEC CARAVAN” in celebration of the MSME Development Week from July 9 to 11 at the SEC Headquarters in Makati City.

​The 27.121 MWDC Dagohoy Solar Power Plant (DSPP), the first large utility-scale solar plant in Bohol province, is set for commercial operations today, July 16, 2025. This followed the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval on July 4, 2025 of the plant’s ’ Provisional Authority to Operate (PAO) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines’ (IEMOP) approval on July 8 of the facility’s commercial operations date in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).

​BDO Unibank, Inc. disclosed that it has shortened the offer period for its fourth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue. Originally set to run from July 9 to 22, 2025, the Bank decided to close the offer period early, on July 14, 2025, following strong demand from both retail and institutional investors.

​Cebu Pacific (CEB) carried 2.2 million passengers in June 2025, a 7.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Seat load factor (SLF) decreased to 87.5% from 88.3% last year while seat capacity grew by 8.8%.

​The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) and its Subsidiaries recorded a net income after tax of P495.7 million for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 25%-increase from last year. Operating revenues rose by 82%, which is attributable to the surge in revenue from trading-related fees and listing-related fees. These increases were partially offset by the combined effect of a 70%-increase in total expenses and a 58%-decline in other income, mainly due to foreign exchange losses.

​The Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (PDEx) approved the listing of the first tranche of AboitizPower’s fixed-retail bonds from its shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the aggregate amount of up to P100 billion (the “Shelf Registration”). The first tranche consists of series “A” bonds with a fixed interest rate of 5.8846% per annum due in 2027, series “B” bonds with a fixed interest rate of 6.2934% per annum due in 2030, and series “C” bonds with a fixed interest rate of 6.8572% per annum due in 2035, equivalent to up to P20 billion with an oversubscription of up to P10 billion (collectively, the “First Tranche Bonds”).

​On 14 July 2025, the Board of Directors of A Brown Company, Inc.’s subsidiary, ABC Energy Inc. (ABCEI) approved the proposal to sell its 20% equity interest in Palm Concepcion Power Corporation, a domestic corporation engaged in power generation and operating a coal-fired plant in Panay Island.

​Lucky Chinatown is expanding its retail footprint in the country’s premier Chinatown as demand for more premium commercial spaces continues to grow in this side of Binondo, Manila.

​British Scotch whisky icon Jura has fortified its status as the United Kingdom’s leading single malt brand, landing a coveted spot on The Grocer Magazine’s Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2025 list, one of the most influential rankings in the country’s retail landscape.