Thursday, 30 April 2026
47 minutes ago
SM Investments first quarter 2026 profit grows 7% as retail shines
By: Miguel R. Camus
Retail did the heavy lifting for Sy family’s SM Investments Corp. in the first quarter of 2026, signaling resilience in the critical consumer segment despite early shocks from the US-Iran war that pushed costs higher.
2 hours ago
ADB cuts developing Asia-Pacific growth outlook on energy cost surge
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sharply downgraded its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific and raised inflation forecasts, as prolonged Middle East tensions push up energy prices.
3 hours ago
INSIDER INFO | Online casino giant eyes tycoon’s prized Manila Bay gem
By: Miguel R. Camus
One of Manila Bay’s prominent hotel sites appears to be the next buyout target of a major online gambling group that’s doubling down on its brick-and-mortar expansion.
5 hours ago
WINNING | Viral stunt propels skincare retail push
Dermorepubliq is leveraging a breakout marketing moment to accelerate its transition from a digital-first darling into a mainstream retail contender, riding a surge of attention that translated directly into distribution gains and brand equity.
6 hours ago
Security Bank elects new directors, sharpens return focus
Security Bank elected two new directors and outlined leadership changes as it moves to translate recent growth into stronger and more consistent returns, executives said during their annual stockholders’ meeting on April 28.
7 hours ago
SSS, GSIS, foreign investor KKR at risk as Lopez row in First Gen escalates
Retirement funds are on the line as the Social Security System and the Government Service Insurance System face hundreds of millions of pesos in potential losses in power giant First Gen Corp. if poison pill clauses are triggered.
8 hours ago
Data-driven hiring seen key to reducing employee turnover
As Philippine companies ramp up investments in talent acquisition and workforce development, a persistent challenge continues to undermine these efforts: hiring outcomes are not always translating into long-term workforce stability.
8 hours ago
RLC brings PH real estate closer to Singapore-based buyers
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has become the first Philippine property developer to complete due diligence requirements under Singapore’s Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) guidelines, supporting its partnership with ERA Singapore.
9 hours ago
Epson-WWF partnership boosts waste management system in Albay town
Epson Philippines Corp. and WWF-Philippines have completed a community-driven waste management project in Pio Duran, Albay, aimed at strengthening local systems and reducing plastic leakage into coastal ecosystems.
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