Abacore Capital reports 15% profit surge in 2024
Abacore Capital Holdings Inc. (PSE: ABA) reported a strong financial performance for 2024, with net income rising to ₱3.293 billion, up ₱429 million or nearly 15 percent from ₱2.864 billion in 2023. The company attributed this growth to a 35 percent increase in other income (₱3.458 billion), a reduction in administrative expenses to ₱155 million, and dividend income reaching ₱7.3 million.
BSP unveils art exhibit on culture and capital
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), has launched “Kultura. Kapital. Kasalukuyan. Contemporary Art from the BSP Collection”, at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila.
Public-private pact powers Bacolod Rum Festival
The City Government of Bacolod and Tanduay Distillers Inc. have renewed their strategic partnership for the 5th Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival, scheduled from 28 to 31 August, in alignment with the global observance of Rum Month.
Palay prices begin to rise ahead of Marcos import ban
Farm gate prices of palay have begun to rise in nearly half of the country’s key rice-producing regions, just a week after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a two-month suspension of rice imports starting September 1.
Fuel ventures drive Top Line Business profit surge
Listed fuel distributor Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) reported robust first-half results, with gross revenues climbing 26 percent to P1.97 billion from P1.56 billion a year ago. Net income rose 26 percent to P76.26 million, driven by strong performance in both commercial and retail fuel segments.
