Telecom, energy units weigh down Ayala 1Q earnings
Ayala Corp., the diversified holding company of the Ayala Group, reported a 3.7 percent decline in net income to P12.6 billion in the first quarter, weighed down by one-off items and weaker contributions from its telecom and energy units.
Smoke at NAIA T1 traced to power bank, incident quickly contained —NNIC
The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) confirms that on Monday, 12 May 2025, a smoke incident occurred at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, which was promptly addressed with no injuries or damage to airport facilities.
Pollsters rethink poll questions after midterm election surprise
Preliminary and unofficial results of the midterm senatorial elections are prompting private pollsters to reassess how they conduct and frame pre-election surveys, particularly in light of unexpected outcomes that diverged from their final forecasts.
UnionBank expands bond program to P100B
Union Bank of the Philippines, the country’s 9th largest lender by assets, has expanded its peso bond program to P100 billion, marking a strategic move to enhance funding flexibility and support future growth initiatives.
US-China temporary tariff truce lifts markets
News of an agreement between the United States and China to keep tariffs low for a three-month period while trade negotiations continue gave American stocks a strong boost on Monday.
