The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has claimed a sharp 95 percent reduction in plastic waste generation since 2019, marking a significant milestone in corporate environmental responsibility. This development arises from its “Race to Zero Waste” program and from its recent partnership with Plastic Flamingo Philippines, Inc. (PLAF), a social enterprise focused on combating marine plastic pollution.
Congressman-elect Leandro Legarda Leviste has entered into agreements to divest most of his shares in SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) before assuming office on June 30, 2025.
Asia Pacific College (APC), under the SM Group, has partnered with election watchdog NAMFREL as an analytics partner for the 2025 mid-term elections—an initiative that blends civic engagement with high-impact learning designed to prepare students for future careers in data science, AI, and IT infrastructure.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has been awarded Currency Manager of the Year by Central Banking, a UK-based publication serving the global central banking community. The recognition underscores BSP’s leadership in ensuring a reliable and secure currency supply for the expanding economy, with a focus on innovation and international collaboration.
Asticom president and CEO Mharicar Castillo-Reyes has unveiled a forward-looking vision for the Philippine outsourcing industry, one anchored in digital transformation, strategic scalability, and a people-first approach.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has provided automotive servicing training to 15 dependents of GSIS members and pensioners in Cebu, opening pathways to employment, steady income, and small business ownership.
Filinvest Development Corp., the listed holding company of the Gotianun group, reported Thursday that its attributable net income slipped 6 percent to P10.8 billion in the first nine months of the year, from P11.48 billion recorded in the same period last year. Despite the slight decline in bottom-line earnings, total revenues and other income rose 10 percent year-on-year to reach P99 billion, up from P81.18 billion a year earlier.
First Gen Corp. posted a attributable recurring net income of P12.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026, edging higher from the P12.1 billion recorded in the same period a year earlier, the company announced Thursday.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) posted a 122-percent jump in consolidated net income to P2.15 billion for the first nine months of the year, rising from P966 million recorded in the same period last year, the company announced Thursday.