SM Investments Corp., the flagship investment arm of the Sy Group, is doubling down on logistics and travel as its shipping arm, 2GO Group, gears up for expansion across the Visayas and Mindanao following record freight performance.
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) reported a 10 percent rise in consolidated net income to P90.5 billion in 2025 from P82.6 billion a year earlier, lifted by strong fourth-quarter performance and steady consumer demand.
Security Bank Corp., the country’s 7th largest lender, delivered solid topline momentum in 2025, posting total revenues of P66.9 billion, up 22 percent year on year, as diversified income streams and steady core lending activity powered results.
Fresh geopolitical jitters trumped recent monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as yields on short term government securities rose at Monday’s auction following the US airstrike on Iran during the weekend.
Manila Water has strengthened its fire safety efforts by maintaining and checking more than 3,300 working fire hydrants across its East Zone service area as part of Fire Prevention Month this March.
GMA Network Inc. has filed a request with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to push back the scheduled analog television shutdown, saying key rules for a government support program meant to protect households are still not in place.
Philippine business and labor groups are urging the government to reduce the country’s exposure to China by diversifying suppliers, expanding trade links and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, warning that diplomatic friction can quickly become an economic problem.
The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.
The Department of Tourism is tapping the drawing power of BINI and actor Alden Richards to promote Philippine destinations, linking pop culture with regional diplomacy, heritage and cycling tourism.