The global oil price and supply shock caused by the war in the Middle East may reverse early 2026 gains by Philippine exporters, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Monday, March 30, Oxford Economics senior economist Sheana Yue said that while Asian goods exports started 2026...
Lawrence Wu, Karl Villaflor and Wowie Evangelista continued their red-hot shooting and led their respective schools to the knockout semis matches in Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. presented by Tanduay Athletics held recently at the Tanduay gym in Quiapo, Manila. The...
Tycoon Isidro A. Consunji has been elected chairman of Dominion Holdings Inc., succeeding SM Investments Corp. President Frederic C. DyBuncio as the Sy and Consunji families rearrange leadership within their joint investment vehicle. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has commenced the initial dispatch of electricity from its Terra Solar development, injecting much-needed capacity into the Philippine grid as the government moves to insulate the domestic economy from volatile global fuel markets. In a statement on Monday, March 30,...
The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) has expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Magna Carta for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while stressing that reforms must deliver concrete benefits such as improved access to financing and more favorable loan...
Tanco-led STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. (STI Holdings) expects enrollments to continue to slide amid the multiple impacts of the ongoing Middle East conflict on the Philippine economy. “Enrollments have been slowing down. This slowdown could persist especially with this conflict because of...
On this three-day trading week, the local stock market is seen to remain bearish due to the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation and supply, while investors are also expected to hold on to cash heading into the long Lenten break amid these uncertainties. “The local market is still...
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has greenlit a $300-million loan supporting capital expenditures (capex) for the improvement and expansion of three local ports operated by tycoon Enrique K. Razon Jr. ’s International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI). The latest...
ABS-CBN Corp. moved to insulate itself from the legal rift within its controlling shareholder family, denying allegations of financial mismanagement that have surfaced in a Mandaluyong City courtroom. In a statement on Saturday, March 28, the media group’s board of directors said that claims...
A new president will take the helm of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) beginning April 1, 2026. Hidekazu Arai has been appointed to lead HCPI. He will replace Ms. Rie Miyake who will assume a new post in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Arai brings nearly two decades of global leadership experience to...
Please see below Notice of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Please be advised that SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. will be holding its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday), 2:30 p.m. at Saffron Grand Ballroom, Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila, Block 12,...
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of JG Summit Holdings Inc., has transitioned 15 of its office buildings in Metro Manila to 100 percent renewable energy as it accelerates a portfolio-wide push toward environmental sustainability and long-term asset value. The transition, which...
