Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is ceding control of its instant-noodle joint venture to its Japanese partner as the company pivots to a minority role in the local segment. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, URC announced that the food and beverage arm of the Gokongwei group entered...
Nearly two-thirds of Filipino adults support the passage of a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country, based on the latest Pulse Asia nationwide survey released on Friday, March 13. Results of the 1st Quarter 2026 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey, conducted from Feb. 27 to March 2, showed that...
In Asia Connect Manila 2026, PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards rolled out this year 's program for its 14th edition. Held at the Blackbird at the Nielson Tower, the launch revealed this year’s timeline, the list of awards, and the introduction of new categories to the gathering of...
With its earnings surging from high metal prices, natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) is now diversifying its renewable energy (RE) portfolio into geothermal power while also looking for investment opportunities overseas. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
LT Group Inc. reported a seven-percent improvement in consolidated attributable net income to a record ₱30.98 billion in 2025, its fourth straight banner year, from ₱28.92 billion in 2024 due to stronger earnings from its banking, tobacco, and liquor businesses. The firm disclosed to the...
Asia United Bank (AUB) reported a 12-percent growth in unaudited consolidated net income to a record ₱12.7 billion last year, up from ₱11.4 billion in 2024, on the back of a more robust commercial lending portfolio combined with improved operational efficiency. The bank said in a disclosure to...
Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila has been officially awarded the Green Key Certification, an internationally recognized eco-label for excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operations within the tourism and hospitality industry. The certification marks a significant milestone...
NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd., a unit of Japan’s NTT Group, secured antitrust approval to acquire a 40 percent stake in the Luzon-focused subsidiary of Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), clearing the way for the Visayas-Mindanao developer’s primary expansion into Metro Manila and surrounding provinces. In a...
Malacañang remains optimistic that majority of Filipinos continue to believe that guilty officials in the massive flood control scandal will be punished. This, even the recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed that confidence in the punishment of officials involved in the flood control mess...
The results of a Pulse Asia survey released on Monday, Jan. 12, showed that confidence in the punishment of officials involved in the flood control projects scandal declined in the last quarter of 2025. In the survey, conducted from Dec. 12 to 15 with 1,200 adult respondents, 59 percent of...
Most Filipino adults believe corruption remains deeply entrenched in government, according to the latest nationwide survey by Pulse Asia Research, Inc., conducted amid a series of high-profile corruption scandals and political controversies in late 2025. Results of Pulse Asia’s December 2025 Ulat...
Coal Asia Holdings Inc. is seeking to more than double its capital to facilitate a ₱6.64 billion share swap, a move that will allow Tubig Pilipinas Group Inc. to go public through a backdoor listing. In regulatory filings with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Coal Asia said the miner plans to...
