SEC allows paperless filing for select corporate amendments [Inquirer.Net, July 20, 2026]
Under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 21, Series of 2026, issued on July 17, corporations may now file select amendment applications electronically through the eAMEND portal’s optional paperless lane.
BIR clarifies rules on one-time property transactions [The Philippine Star, July 20, 2026]
In Revenue Memorandum Circular 75-2026, the BIR addressed frequently asked questions on the issuance and processing of the Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR) and the One-Time Transaction (ONETT) Computation Sheet (OCS) for transactions involving real property, shares of stock, donations and estates.
RLC goes full throttle on logistics expansion [The Philippine Star, July 20, 2026]
Robinsons Land Corp.’s Robinsons Logistix and Industrials Inc. (RLX) is mapping out an expansion push to support the demand for reliable and strategically located logistics facilities in the country.
‘Salary loan reforms a boon to thrift bank lending’ [The Philippine Star, July 20, 2026]
Mid-sized banks expect lending growth to remain steady this year as demand for credit continues to rise, but the industry wants safeguards on longer salary loan terms to prevent borrowers from becoming overburdened.
Bacolod issues 50 closure orders; 19 businesses shut down [Inquirer Visayas, July 18, 2026]
The enforcement followed a month-and-a-half grace period after notices to comply were first issued on May 29. Business owners were given time to secure the necessary permits before closures were enforced under Section 65, Article 20 of City Ordinance No. 565, or the Revised Revenue Code of Bacolod City.
Government sells idle Atrium property in Makati for P1 billion [The Philippine Star, July 17, 2026]
The Marcos administration has sealed the P1-billion sale of Atrium of Makati to Sanpiro Realty Development Corp., one of the four idle assets lined up for disposal in 2026 as the government accelerates efforts to raise privatization revenues.
Philippines-founded BPO lists on Canadian stock exchange [The Philippine Star, July 17, 2026]
Asiatel Outsourcing Inc. made its debut on the TSX Venture Exchange on July 14, making it the first Philippine-founded outsourcing firm to list on the Canadian exchange.
P50 daily wage increase OK'd in BARMM [Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2026]
It will be implemented in two tranches of P25 each — the first upon the effectivity of the Wage Order in August, and the second on Dec. 1.
Semirara seeks court intervention vs DOE's requests for mine info [ABS-CBN News, July 17, 2026]
A Manila Bulletin report noted that this comes after the government did not renew Semirara's coal mining contract for another 13 years, and instead prepared to auction off 10 coal blocks in the area.
MIND bill pushed to curb infrastructure corruption [The Philippine Star, July 17, 2026]
During the committee’s first hearing on the proposed Master Plan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act, chairperson Sen. Risa Hontiveros said the bill seeks to ensure that government infrastructure spending is anchored on long-term planning instead of politically driven priorities.
Increase in taxes pushed to protect youth from vices [Inquirer.Net, July 17, 2026]
Health advocates and lawmakers on Thursday urged President Marcos to raise sin taxes or the excise imposed on alcohol, sweetened beverages and tobacco products, saying current preventive measures are no longer enough to curb unhealthy habits in young people.
Apeco to bid out P60-M airport projects by end-July [Inquirer.Net, July 16, 2026]
State-run Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) will bid out the construction of its airport terminal and air traffic control tower by end-July as it moves closer to opening the gateway to commercial flights.
DOE: Alegria oil field development to take 18 months [Cebu Daily News, July 16, 2026]
President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. granted Indonesia-based Texcal the Petroleum Service Contract to develop the Alegria Oil and Gas Field. Located in the mountain barangay of Montpeller, the field has been dormant for three years.
SEC fines Fast Coin P1.1M over abusive collection, loan charges [Inquirer.Net, July 16, 2026]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a P1.1-million administrative fine on Fast Coin Lending Corp. after finding the company liable for unfair debt collection practices, excessive interest charges and multiple violations of lending regulations.
Philippines, Singapore to pursue new bilateral deals [The Philippine Star, July 16, 2026]
“The two leaders discussed expanding trade, harnessing opportunities in artificial intelligence, attracting more investments and strengthening collaboration in health and social development,” the PCO said.
Philippine BPOs slash growth goals on AI shift [Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 15, 2026]
Madrid said that while the Philippines remains the world’s second-largest IT-BPM destination behind India, it now faces stiffer competition from countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Poland, Colombia, Costa Rica and Vietnam.
Airport operator to develop 759-hectare Clark Aerodistrict [BusinessWorld, July 15, 2026]
LUZON International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD), the operator of Clark International Airport, is planning a 759-hectare aviation, logistics, and business hub, with a master plan due by yearend as it seeks to transform the airport into a broader economic gateway.
Benoni port opens to lower Mindanao logistics costs [The Manila Times, July 15, 2026]
The Port of Benoni links mainland Mindanao to Bohol. Transport operators face rising volumes, with traffic projected to reach 893,071 passengers and 174,921 vehicles by 2030. The upgrades aim to prevent bottlenecks by streamlining the movement of agricultural yields, construction materials, and consumer goods.
SC orders submissions on standby funds [The Manila Times, July 15, 2026]
THE Supreme Court directed all parties and the amici curiae (friends of the court) to submit their respective memoranda within 30 days after concluding oral arguments on the consolidated petitions that questioned the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets.
SSS keeps door open to future pension hikes [The Manila Times, July 14, 2026]
The state-owned pension fund introduced its first-ever annual pension increase in 2025, under which retirement and disability pensions will rise by 10 percent annually from 2025 to 2027 and survivor pensions increase by five percent each year over the same period.
Goodbye, SMS OTPs: Banks' move to safer checks and what it means for you [The Philippine Star, July 14, 2026]
The shift follows Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular 1213, which discourages reliance on authentication methods that can be shared with or intercepted by third parties, such as SMS and email OTPs.
SSS to roll out rooftop solar financing [The Philippine Star, July 14, 2026]
The Social Security System (SSS) plans to launch an Energy Sustainability Loan by end-2026, earmarking P40 billion to finance residential rooftop solar installations. The program will initially target 100,000 households, offering loans of up to P400,000 over 4-7 years.
CoA flags Cebu City hospital project delays [Daily Tribune, July 14, 2026]
The findings, detailed in the Commission on Audit’s (CoA) 2025 Annual Audit Report, highlighted prolonged construction delays, contract anomalies, and structural defects that prevented state auditors from completing a comprehensive technical evaluation.
BSP lays down rules on AI use to guide banks, financial institutions [GMA News Online, July 14, 2026]
The Governance Principles for Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services were issued through Memorandum No. M-2026-031, dated June 24, 2026. The memorandum provides guidance for BSFIs in developing their own AI governance and risk management frameworks.
Apple contractor to ‘level up’ chip sector [Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 14, 2026]
Philippine electronics manufacturers are unfazed by Foxconn’s potential entry into the planned Pax Silica artificial intelligence (AI) hub in New Clark City, as they view the coming of the Taiwanese giant as an opportunity to upgrade the country’s technology and manufacturing capabilities.
SM Investments reorganizes property holdings, folds Nagtahan into SM Prime [Bilyonaryo, July 13, 2026]
The conglomerate said the transfer was intended to consolidate leasable assets and related property interests under SM Prime to improve operational efficiency and asset management.
Most middle-class Filipinos anxious about finances–FWD study [Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 13, 2026]
Middle-class Filipinos remain weighed down by financial worries as rising living costs, healthcare concerns and retirement insecurity continue to undermine their confidence in planning for the future, according to a life insurance firm.
Credit rating firms face tighter accreditation [Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 13, 2026]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to overhaul the rules governing credit rating agencies (CRAs), as it moves to strengthen investor protection and support development of the country’s corporate bond market.
