The Ty family’s investment arm GT Capital Holdings, Inc. is confident of sustaining its positive momentum this year after reporting that its first quarter 2025 numbers already surpassed last year’s record performance. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its core net...
The Zobels’ real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. is beefing up its hospitality portfolio will the planned major acquisition, new international partnerships, and the renovations of existing Seda hotels. During the firm’s first quarter briefing, ALI President and CEO Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy said...
Premium residential as well as commercial and industrial lot sales continue to fuel the growth of real estate giant Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) as the middle-income condominium market in Metro Manila continues to be weighed down by weak sentiment, low demand, and excess supply. Despite headwinds, the...
For SM Prime, sustainability is not merely a statement, but a strategic imperative that is deeply embedded in the way the company operates. This is demonstrated in concrete outcomes that reflect the organization’s innovation and leadership when it comes to its environmental efforts, continuously...
The Sandiganbayan has denied the motion filed by former Quezon City mayor Herbert “Bistek” Constantine M. Bautista to reconsider his graft conviction that sentenced him to six to 10 years in jail with perpetual disqualification to hold public office. In a resolution issued last...
Arch. Jennifer Bautista, head of MJPBautista (f.a. Designscope), a design and construction company In today’s world, it’s inspiring to see more women thrive in industries once dominated by men—especially in architecture and construction. As they break barriers, they bring fresh...
Bankers Florido P. Casuela (left) and Edwin R. Bautista (right) Taipan Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Bank is replacing its current President and CEO Florido P. Casuela with former Union Bank of the Philippines President Edwin R. Bautista effective April 29, 2025. In a disclosure to the...
GT Capital Holdings Inc., the investment arm of the Ty family, reported a two-percent dip in consolidated net income to ₱28.8 billion for 2024, from the ₱29.3 billion it earned in 2023, due to non-recurring gains in the previous year. Excluding non-recurring gains from lot sales and incentives...
The Philippine National Police has designated Police Col. Fidel Bautista Fortaleza Jr. as Zamboanga City Police Office chief. FORTLEZA (ZCPO photo) The designation was contained in a memorandum from the Police Regional Office-9 dated March 20. Fortaleza replaced Police Col. Kimberly Molitas. The...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has emphasized the need to expand the government’s partnership with the private sector to enhance the efficiency of the country's transportation system. The newly minted Dizon issued this statement on Monday, Feb. 24, during the turnover...
Rumors are rife and cannot be outrightly dignified. This was how Malacañang responded to rumors of a looming Cabinet revamp, claiming that two more Cabinet members, aside from Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, have stepped down from their posts. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left), newly-installed DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda says he is "looking forward" to working with newly-installed...