AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corp (AHRC) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signifying its commitment to achieve EDGE Zero Carbon certification for 2,826 rooms in its hotel portfolio by 2026, a first for a hotel group in the Philippines. EDGE Zero Carbon...
A new face of leadership will soon unfold at Aboitiz Power Corporation, as fifth generation scion Danel C. Aboitiz will be ascending to the top post immediately after the retirement of Emmanuel ”Manny” V. Rubio as President and CEO by June 30 this year. An announcement of the company via...
The local stock market jumped after the US Federal Reserve assured that its rate cut plans are unchanged. The main index rose 106.45 points or 1.55 percent to close at 6,963.22 as the Services sector led the advance across the board. Volume declined to 977 million shares worth P6.34 billion as...
From left: Pangasinan Vice Governor, Mark Ronald D.G. Lambino; Pangasinan Governor, Ramon V. Guico III; SMC President and CEO, Ramon S. Ang; and 5th District, Congressman, Ramon "Monching" Guico, Sr. The groundbreaking of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) Phase I was held today, March 21, at...
Following major acquisitions and expansion in 2023, the Aboitiz Group is more than doubling its capital expenditures (capex) to P153 billion this year from the P65 billion spent in 2022 with a majority allotted for its renewable energy projects in the pipeline. In a statement, Aboitiz Equity...
Jollibee Foods Corporation announced the appointment of Denise Nelsen as first female chief executive officer for its fast-casual better burger brand - Smashburger. As the new Smashburger CEO, Denise Nelsen will drive innovation and growth for the brand, all while fostering a culture of...
HOUSTON – Japanese firm JERA Co. Inc. has flexed to global energy players and policymakers the ‘portfolio balancing strategy’ of its Philippine partner Aboitiz Power Corporation as the ‘sweet spot’ to their successful business marriage. At the ongoing CERAWeek conference, Aboitiz Power...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has given the greenlight for the listing of the P1.45 billion worth of shares subscription that state-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) had exercised for the 100 million preferred shares of renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation. The...
The multi-dimensional green energy investment play of Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) in Pangasinan province is taking off with its blueprinted 240-megawatt solar farm to be sited in Binalonan town. To jumpstart the project, the company held its groundbreaking rites this week – and...
The Lopez Group’s Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is planning to raise up to P10 billion from a planned ASEAN Green Bond issuance to fund its expansion plans. Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) said it has assigned the highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a Stable...
Gaming and leisure property firm Belle Corporation has set the price of its tender offer for all the minority shares of Premium Leisure Corporation at P0.85 per share for a total of P5.33 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said they are mopping up...
The local stock market inched up as investors continued to wait for the results of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The main index added 8.34 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,856.77 as sectoral indices were evenly divided with the Services counter chalking the biggest gain. Volume rose to 786...
