Monday, 17 August 2026
51 minutes ago
SSI Group Q2 earnings surge 44%, completes Marks & Spencer exit
SSI Group Inc. grew second-quarter sales by 13.3 percent to P7.5 billion as the specialty retailer completed its exit from operating Marks & Spencer stores in the Philippines.
1 hour ago
ASEAN-wide rules sought to curb illicit tobacco trade
JTI Philippines is calling on Southeast Asian governments to harmonize export rules for high-risk goods as illicit tobacco trade increasingly exploits regulatory gaps between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) markets.
1 hour ago
Puregold, Ayala Malls widen CinePanalo reach in Metro Manila
Puregold is widening the audience for Filipino independent cinema by taking CinePanalo beyond a concentrated festival setting, using Ayala Malls’ theater footprint to connect emerging filmmakers with mainstream moviegoers.
1 hour ago
First Gen plunges 19% after Lopez firm rejects KKR’s P35 offer
First Gen Corp. shares plunged as much as 19 percent on Monday after the Lopez group rejected KKR’s P35-per-share proposal, wiping out much of the rally sparked by expectations of a potential buyout.
3 hours ago
Globe extends free connectivity to customers in quake-hit Indonesia
Globe Telecom is providing free calls, texts and mobile data to customers in Indonesia after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores Island, disrupting communities in the eastern part of the country.
3 hours ago
ABS-CBN looks to BINI, P6-B capital raise for second-half lift
ABS-CBN Corp. is looking to BINI’s world tour and a busier entertainment slate to lift revenue in the second half after a difficult start to 2026.
3 hours ago
CPA weighs 25% cargo tariff hike amid business concerns
CEBU CITY—The Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) said the proposed 25 percent increase in domestic cargo handling tariffs will undergo a thorough review amid concerns raised by the business sector.
4 hours ago
Tuburan Coffee puts PH organic farming on growth path
The Philippines’ organic agriculture industry is gaining momentum as farmers, consumers and policymakers increasingly see sustainable production as both a market opportunity and a pathway to stronger rural livelihoods.
4 hours ago
Alternergy P2-B notes secure strong investment-grade rating
Alternergy Holdings Corp. has secured a strong investment-grade rating for its planned P2-billion fixed-rate corporate notes as the renewable energy developer raises capital to fund its expanding project pipeline.
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