SM Investments Corp., the flagship of the Sy family’s business group, is strengthening its entertainment ecosystem across its portfolio to be more appealing and in tune with the preferences of the new generation of Filipino consumers. “At SM, we recognize the younger generation’s growing...
After reducing its stake in EEI Corporation last year, the Yuchengco Group’s flagship House of Investments (HI) has laid down its ₱22 billion investment plan for 2025 and 2026 focusing on expanding its renewable energy, property, and education businesses. “Our investment roadmap is more than...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved the registration of the country’s most advanced cancer treatment technology yet, poised to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to offer more precise and non-invasive care for Filipino patients. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 11, the BOI said it has...
The Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured their respective boards’ approval for a planned joint venture to significantly expand the TARI Estate in Tarlac by 184 hectares to 384 hectares. The joint venture agreement is between LIMA Land, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital...
Macau-based Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. is talking to about two prospective buyers or investors for its City of Dreams Manila integrated resort, which it is operating using the property of Belle Corp. and the license of Premium Leisure Corp., both of the SM Group. “At the moment, as far...
Citing that the Philippines ' investment environment has become open and liberal, President Marcos urged Indian business leaders to seize the growing opportunities in the country. During a roundtable meeting with Indian business leaders on Wednesday, Aug. 6, Marcos encouraged them to engage...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported a 20 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, driven by improved financial and operational performance and strong contributions from its energy, water, and hospital businesses. During a financial briefing,...
Sy family-led SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is optimistic about the second semester after it posted a six-percent improvement in consolidated net income to ₱42.6 billion in the first half of 2025 from ₱40.2 billion in the same period last year as its business benefited from the growing economy....
The SM Group continues to tap into the synergy within its ecosystem, as well as with its customers and various business units, to help uplift communities. Through one of these partnerships, almost 90,000 students, youth, farmers, women, and children have benefitted from Shop & Share, a flagship...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) is solidifying its dominance in the domestic food-grade coconut export industry with the acquisition of the Franklin Baker Group of Companies, hot on the heels of its recent stake in Axelum Resources Corp. In a statement, MPAV said it...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s subsidiary mWell has decided not to remain just a digital platform and has officially launched its first Primary Care Facility (PCF) in Main Square Mall, Bacoor City. “While a fully integrated digital platform, mWell built the PCF to showcase its Digital...
SM Supermalls continues to champion meaningful opportunities for every Filipino with its nationwide Job Fair program—marking a powerful first half of 2025. Since launching the campaign early last year, SM has mounted over 300 job fairs across its malls nationwide, connecting 180,000 job seekers...
