Hope Christian School and Xavier School are figuring in not only one but two Finals series in the Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. beginning Monday, April 20, at the Tanduay Gym. Hope and Xavier will be gunning for basketball glory both in the 30s and 50s-and-above division...
First Gen Corp. has secured ₱24.75 billion in financial backing from Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. to acquire a minority stake in a massive hydropower venture, provided that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Federico “Piki” Lopez remains at the helm of the energy giant. The Lopez-led power...
As fuel prices continue to weigh on the export sector, the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) is calling for the suspension of the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) to ease cost pressures on businesses and consumers. In a statement on Thursday, April 16, Philexport president Sergio...
Four companies under the SM Group were recognized for corporate excellence and governance in the FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies 2026 poll. SM Investments Corp., the holding company for the Sy family’s business empire, secured the Gold award for Best Large Cap Company and was named Most...
First Gen Corp. clarified the inclusion of “Key Man” clauses in its hydropower joint venture with Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., dismissing descriptions of the management control provisions as a “poison pill” and asserting the terms were a requirement of its partner. The power producer...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI), the owner of the Po family’s casual dining restaurants and kiosk chains, reported a 32-percent drop in its 2025 net income to ₱816 million as rising inflation dampened consumer spending while costs increased amid continued expansion. In a disclosure...
Antonio-led developer Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) reported a 14 percent increase in full-year net income as steady demand for suburban housing and consistent construction milestones bolstered its top line. Net income rose to ₱2.77 billion from ₱2.44 billion a year earlier, CPG said....
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. is kicking off the ₱12-billion development of San Benito Private Estate in the next few months with the construction of roads, key infrastructure, and vital township components. The project, a 25-hectare (ha) integrated active wellness township located in...
To further enhance non-fuel revenue, listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is set to integrate Uncle John’s convenience store as its anchor tenant for all Tier 1 Light Fuels stations. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 15, Top...
Honda took the wraps off three new models at the recently concluded Makina Moto Expo 2026, held from April 10 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City. These were the new WN7, The CB650R, and the NX500. The timely unveiling happened during the 10th Anniversary of the Makina Moto, where...
The Lucio Tan Group’s (LTG) spirits subsidiary, Tanduay Distillers Inc., is looking to further expand its international footprint by increasing its product availability in more countries, including both Eastern and Western Europe. The firm said it aims to capitalize on the growing global demand...
First Gen Corp. confirmed that it faces a potential financial hit of more than ₱23 billion if Federico “Piki” Lopez is ousted from leadership, disclosing “poison pill” clauses in its partnership with ports, and gaming magnate Enrique K. Razon Jr.’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. In...
