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5 hours ago

Lance Gokongwei says next generation must choose their own path

Joining the Gokongwei family business is no longer a given for the next generation, according to JG Summit president and CEO Lance Gokongwei.
6 hours ago

SSS raises Century Properties stake to nearly 10% amid affordable housing push

The Social Security System now owns nearly 10 percent of Century Properties Group after increasing its stake in the Antonio-led developer, backing a company that has expanded beyond its luxury roots into affordable housing.
7 hours ago

Top PH publisher Summit Media takes on Big Tech’s media model

Summit Media and PlayTime Entertainment launched a new technology venture on Wednesday, marking the Gokongwei-backed media company’s biggest strategic move since it shifted from print publishing in 2018.
11 hours ago

'Mr. John's living legacy’: Gokongwei clan unveils John Gokongwei Jr. Boulevard in Bridgetowne

Tycoon John Gokongwei Jr.’s legacy now has a permanent place in Bridgetowne.
11 hours ago

SMFB food growth cushions weaker H1 beer earnings

San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) posted a modest increase in first-half revenue, but weaker profitability in its beer business offset gains from its food and spirits segments as consumers remained cautious amid inflation and slower economic growth.
12 hours ago

QUICK LOOK | Philippine inflation slowed to 6.2% in July

Philippine headline inflation eased for the third straight month in July, slowing to 6.2 percent from 6.4 percent in June and 6.8 percent in May, as transport costs rose at a slower pace, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.
19 hours ago

INSIDER VIEW | Who’s afraid of Pax Silica?

Pax Silica has stirred intense debate in recent weeks, culminating in the House of Representatives’ call for an investigation in aid of legislation into the Philippines’ participation in the US-led initiative.
19 hours ago

SMPC Q2 profit jumps 17% as power offsets weaker coal

Improved power plant performance and record electricity sales enabled Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) to post higher second-quarter earnings, offsetting the impact of weaker coal production and shipments during the period.
20 hours ago

D&L first-half 2026 profit rises 8% as key food ingredients business rebounds

D&L Industries, the country’s largest specialty food ingredients and chemicals manufacturer, said first-half profit rose 8 percent as its key food ingredients business rebounded.
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