 BDO is PH’s Most Valuable Brand. Alex Haigh, Managing Director of Brand Finance Asia Pacific, presents the certificate of recognition to Lorah L. Sy, BDO Singapore’s Senior Vice President and Chief Executive, as Karis S. Napa, BDO Singapore’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Banking, joins on stage. BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) is the sole Philippine bank ranked among the top 10 most valuable banking brands in ASEAN, as recognized by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, at the Asia Brand Gala 2025 in Singapore.
 PhilWeb Corporation (“PhilWeb”) has entered into a strategic partnership with Hann Casino for the operation and management of Hann Casino’s regulated online gaming platform in the Philippines.
BDO drives PH’s clean energy shift, backs Prime Infra’s acquisition of First Gen’s 60% gas assets1/15/2026  In pursuit of a more sustainable and energy-secure future, BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) anchored the P50-billion financing that enabled Prime Infra to acquire a 60% controlling stake in the gas assets of First Gen Corporation (FGEN). The transaction marks one of the country’s most significant energy sector deals in recent years, supporting the Philippines’ long-term goal of ensuring affordable, reliable, and cleaner power.
 Smart and Lynk have successfully tested Direct-to-Device satellite service in the island of Catanduanes, showing the tech's potential in providing mobile services even in areas where cell services are unavailable. Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT)'s wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) and its technology partner Lynk Global have successfully tested Direct-to-Device satellite service in the island of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, demonstrating the technology's potential in providing mobile services even in areas where cell services are unavailable.
 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the discounted rates for certain transactions of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), giving them more time to register and fund the growth of their businesses at a lower cost.
 The Jollibee Group today shared that business conditions since its December 16, 2025 update have remained broadly consistent with solid operating momentum previously communicated.
 A historic 100MW milestone. At Quezon City, the SM North Edsa, the first Philippine mall to use clean energy with rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, continues to deliver SM Prime’s people-centric sustainable retail spaces. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) continues to lead the way in sustainable property development, delivering low-carbon office spaces and climate-smart retail environments through energy efficiency initiatives, on-site renewable solutions, and strategic long-term partnerships.
 (from left): MAXS Independent Director Elizabeth P. Orbeta, MAXS Director Dave T. Fuentebella, MAXS Director Cristina T. Garcia, MAXS Director Carolyn T. Salud, MAXS President and CEO Robert Ramon F. Trota, MAXS Chairperson Sharon T. Fuentebella, PSE Chairman Jose T. Pardo, PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon, PSE COO Atty. Roel A. Refran, PSE Issuer Regulation Division Head Atty. Marigel M. Baniqued-Garcia, PSE Corporate Secretary Atty. Aissa V. Encarnacion, and PSE Capital Markets Development Division Head Mark Frederick V. Visda. The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) hosted a bell ringing ceremony for Max’s Group, Inc. (MAXS) to mark its 25th anniversary as a publicly-listed company.
 Property giant Megaworld is further expanding its office portfolio by rolling out a new office leasing group to further cement its status as the Philippines’ biggest office developer and lessor and achieve its target of having 2 million square meters of leasable office space in its portfolio.
 Brave Connective Holdings Inc. (BCHI) has entered into a strategic partnership with Plug and Play, one of the world’s largest global innovation platforms. This collaboration marks a milestone in Brave Connective’s roadmap to scale its digital ecosystem across advertising, data, communications, and loyalty through global startup and technology co-creation.
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