Price shocks and weaker consumer spending are pushing PLDT Inc. to rely more on fintech, enterprise ICT and fixed wireless growth to cushion softer telecom operations.
The Consunij family-led conglomerate DMCI Holdings sees mining and off-grid power emerging as key buffers against a tougher 2026 as Middle East tensions threaten to raise fuel costs and slow parts of the economy.
Smart Communications is sharpening its focus on core operations as several side ventures pursued by the previous management have been put on the back burner.
Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate, is hedging its bets on the Singapore dollar as currency volatility pushes Philippine conglomerates to diversify beyond traditional US dollar funding.
Ayala Land Inc. is in no rush to redevelop the iconic ABS-CBN property, which it purchased last year as the property giant recalibrates its expansion agenda during a volatile period for real estate.
A volatile business environment shaped by global forces beyond anyone’s control is back in focus. For crisis-tested banks, it’s a familiar situation and fortunately a playbook is already in hand.
As digital dependence grows, customers now expect more from telco providers—not just fast speeds, but also reliable connections and responsive customer service.
SM Investments Corp. is finally unwinding its oldest diversification bet, underscoring the Sy family conglomerate's sharper focus on core sectors as economic uncertainty deepens in 2026.
The Zamora family-backed mining giant Nickel Asia Corp. has sold its Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet after deciding that keeping the jet was no longer cost-effective.