Following strong and substantial demand for its 1.5-year Peso-denominated fixed-rate BPI Supporting Inclusion, Nature, and Growth Bonds due 2026 (BPI SINAG Bonds) across institutional, high-net worth, and retail clients, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has decided to shorten the public offer period of the BPI SINAG Bonds. The offer of the BPI SINAG Bonds (the “Offer”) was originally set to run from May 20, 2025 to May 30, 2025. Due to the considerable demand already received, BPI will now close the Offer ahead of schedule, at the close of business on May 26, 2025. The Bank expresses its gratitude for the investing public’s strong support of the Offer

On May 21, 2025, Google AdSense announced a new display ads option for the ad intents format. Publishers can now choose to either show display ads in their ad intents or search ads with display ads as backup when search ads aren't available. If the publishers are already using ad intents, Google AdSense automatically sets the ad intents setting to "Show search ads with organic search results."

More flexibility and control over the overlay ad formats in Auto ads. Google AdSense announced that they're launching two new settings that let you choose where you want anchor ads and side rail ads to appear on your web pages.

​Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the largest banks in the Philippines, plans to offer fixed rate peso-denominated bonds under the Bank's updated P200 billion Bond and Commercial Paper Programme. The funds to be raised from any offer will be used to, among others, support asset growth, refinance maturing liabilities and other general funding purposes, and may even include the financing or refinancing of new or existing sustainable projects as defined under, and consistent with the Bank's Sustainable Finance Framework.

STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc., owner of the country’s largest network of private schools, posted a 45% increase in net income to P1.62 billion in the nine-month period ended March 31, 2025, from P1.12 billion in the same period last year.

Homegrown restaurant company Jollibee Group, Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) have entered into a strategic partnership to bridge academia and industry, focusing on curriculum development for PUP students, continuous learning for Jollibee Group employees, and a P5 million donation to construct a business intelligence hub as part of JGF’s thrust to promote quality in higher education.

​In a significant move towards promoting sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly tourism, Ayala Land Leisure Estates has entered into a land lease agreement with Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV),who in turn will develop an advanced greenhouse facility within the eco-tourism haven of Lio Estate in El Nido, Palawan.

​Metro Manila’s fast-growing C-5 corridor is undergoing a green transformation with the rise of Parklinks—a 35-hectare master-planned estate by Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) and Eton Properties Philippines Inc. Positioned as the metro’s greenest urban development, Parklinks dedicates 50 percent of its land area to open spaces, setting a new benchmark for sustainability in mixed-use estates.

​Southmont Central, a newly-launched district within Ayala Land’s 800-hectare Southmont estate in Cavite, made a strong market debut with 43% of its inventory sold on the first day, underscoring investor confidence in the Cavite corridor—an area fast emerging as a key growth zone south of Metro Manila.

​The Insurance Commission recently reported that insurance penetration grew from 1.78% as of 31 March 2024 (“Q1 2024”) to 1.89% as of 31 March 2025 (“Q1 2025”). During the same period, insurance density rose by 13.40%, year-on-year, from P965.56 to P1,094.94 per capita.

Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Group, continues its remarkable growth across Southeast Asia, recording strong sales performance and store expansion across key markets in the region.

The Insurance Commission recently reported an 8,441.97% growth in the Total Net Income of the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) industry as of the quarter ending on 31 March 2025 (Q1 2025) vis-à-vis the quarter ending on 31 March 2024 (Q1 2024), from P6.78 million to P579.39 million.

​In a landmark partnership to advance technical education, expand employment opportunities, and promote financial inclusion, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI).

​The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched cashless payments at the 13 stations of the MRT-3, in line with its mandate of providing train passengers with a  more convenient and faster commute.