SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the investment holding company of the Sy family, reported a seven-percent growth in consolidated net income to ₱21.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, from the ₱20.1-billion profit it earned in the same period last year, reflecting steady performance across its...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines’ largest integrated property developer, is signaling a more cautious approach to its expansion plans as geopolitical volatility in the Middle East threatens to disrupt the domestic economy. In a briefing, Jeffrey C. Lim, SM Prime president and chief...
A licensed protection agent caught on viral video brandishing a handgun during a road crash in Makati City has surrendered his firearm to police while his license may be revoked, the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed Tuesday, April 28. PNP spokesperson Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said...
Arthaland Corp., the green-certified property developer led by the Po family, has broken ground on a ₱14.1 billion residential project along Katipunan Avenue amid continued appetite for premium sustainable housing in Metro Manila’s academic hub. In a briefing on Tuesday, April 21, Jaime C....
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has welcomed Teodoro C. Pascua as its new director general, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the agency announced on Monday, April 20. Pascua returns to the agency in a “homecoming” appointment, having...
Cybercriminals and online predators have always been an anger trigger for the police so when they heard about the US authorities ongoing hunt against a Filipino accused of exploiting minors through online gaming and social media platforms, another opportunity to get even suddenly kicked in. On...
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...
A fire broke out along C.P. Garcia Avenue in Barangay U.P. Campus in Quezon City on Monday night, April 13, prompting a response from firefighters shortly before midnight. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze reached second alarm before it was brought under control. It was...
The Quezon City government, in partnership with Gaming Library, is expanding All aBOARD Expo 2026 beyond a gaming convention into a platform for learning, creativity, and cultural engagement. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative underscores the city’s goal of providing accessible spaces that...
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. warned that any disruption to its operations on Semirara Island would jeopardize 38 percent of the Philippines’ baseload power supply, potentially triggering surge in electricity costs and broader inflationary pressure. Ma. Cristina C. Gotianun told reporters that...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has acquired P506 million worth of mobility assets and protection equipment as part of the modernization program aimed at boosting the response and operational capabilities of the country’s police force. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said all...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) sent a police team to secure and conduct investigation into the complaint made by an 11-year old girl to President Marcos in relation to the alleged abuses committed by a barangay official in Tinambac, Camarines Sur. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartataez,...
