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    SM Prime, Iloilo City unveil redeveloped Central and Terminal Markets

    SM Prime Holdings Inc., in partnership with the Iloilo City Government, has opened the newly redeveloped Iloilo Central and Terminal Markets, transforming two of the city’s oldest public spaces into modern community hubs.

    Portfolio gains boost Ayala net income by 36%

    Ayala Corp., the diversified investment holding company of the Ayala Group, posted a 36 percent jump in net income to up P46.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, boosted by one-off gains from the revaluation of AC Ventures following Mitsubishi’s acquisition of a 50 percent stake. 

    MacroAsia 3Q profit up 9%, eyes strong 4Q

    MacroAsia Corp., a listed unit of the Lucio Tan Group, reported a 9 percent rise in consolidated net income to up P384.3 million in the third quarter of 2025, powered by higher aviation service volumes, solid catering recovery, and steady water operations.

    IBM soar on quantum computing breakthroughs

    Shares of International Business Machines (IBM) surged to a record high Wednesday after the tech giant unveiled major quantum computing breakthroughs at its Quantum Developer Conference, signaling a leap toward commercial quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum systems by 2029.

    Repower Energy reports 33% revenue growth, doubles net income in nine months

    Local renewable energy developer Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) reported a strong financial performance for the first nine months of the year, posting a 33 percent increase in revenues to ₱526.7 million from ₱396.6 million in the same period last year.

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    Bureau of Treasury set 1Q borrowing blitz

    The government is lining up a hefty start to its 2026 borrowing program, targeting P824 billion in the first quarter alone to help fund state spending.

    Converge shifts focus to enterprise, strengthens B2B leadership

    Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. is speeding up its shift from being mainly a fiber internet provider to becoming a full technology company, driven by growing demand from large businesses and enterprises.

    Housing shortfall widens as supply lags

    Data from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development show the national housing backlog reached 10.65 million units in 2024, highlighting decades of unmet demand that continue to weigh on affordability and urban planning.

    CAB warns public vs. fake airline ticket sellers

    The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has warned the public to be alert against scams involving fake airline ticket sellers and unauthorized agents posing as airline partners.
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