The Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) once again recognized the Philippines for having one of the best company registration systems in the world, after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) successfully introduced a complete, end-to-end, and paperless process.

In line with its mission to create a mall for all, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, will soon open the first-ever SM Sensory Lab at SM Mall of Asia. This dedicated space is designed to provide a calm and comfortable environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder (SPD), and anxiety disorder.

As water security continues to challenge communities across the Philippines, SM City Baguio is showing how innovation and sustainability can flow together. Through its rainwater treatment facility, the mall treats rainwater to convert into potable water, helping secure tomorrow’s water supply for its operations.

Large-scale water savings through a rainwater harvesting system, and advanced wastewater recycling facilities, earned top honors for Philippine firm, Northern Cement Corporation (NCC), at the 2025 Asian Water Awards.

Sun Life Financial reported an underlying net income of C$1,047 million, an increase of C$31 million, or 3%, from Q3 '24; underlying return on equity (ROE) was 18.3%. Reported net income of C$1,106 million decreased $242 million, or 18%, from Q3'24; reported ROE was 19.3%. Assets under management (AUM) of C$1,623 billion increased $108 billion, or 7%, from Q3'24.

China Banking Corporation (Chinabank; PSE: CBC) sustained strong growth through the third quarter, posting a consolidated net income of P20.2 billion for the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 10% year-on-year. This performance resulted in a return on equity of 15.3% and a return on assets of 1.6%, still among the highest in the industry.

The Board of Directors (“the Board”) of Sun Life Financial Inc. (“the Company”) (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) announced that a dividend of C$0.92 per share on the common shares of the Company has been declared, payable December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2025. This represents a 4-cent increase to the amount paid in the previous quarter.

Century Pacific Food, Inc. (PSE:CNPF), one of the leading food companies in the Philippines, reported 15% revenue and profit growth in the third quarter of 2025 versus the same period last year. The rebound was driven by the acceleration in its Branded business and the recovery of its OEM Exports segment. This performance pulled up its year-to-date (YTD) sales and profit YoY growth to 8 and 10%, respectively.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer and leading digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, reported a consolidated net income of P10.11 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a 16 percent increase from the same period in 2024.

The Board of Directors of Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT), in a meeting held on November 5, 2025, approved the dividend declaration to all stockholders amounting to P0.057 per outstanding common share, payable on December 5, 2025 to all stockholders on record as of November 20, 2025. This brings year-to-date dividends to P0.243 per outstanding common share, equivalent to an annualized yield of 8.0 percent based on the closing share price on the same day.