The Philippine National Bank registered consolidated net income of P13.5 billion in the first nine months this year, 19 percent higher compared to the same period last year. The stronger performance was attributed to growth in the bank’s core lending and fee-based operations.
Security Bank Corporation’s quarterly profits continued to improve, with Q3-2023 net profit increasing to P2.65 billion, up 4 percent quarter-on-quarter and up 15 percent year-on-year.
Cosco Capital, Inc., the listed retail holding firm of billionaire Lucio Co, reported Friday a 4.8 percent growth in nine-month net income to P9.1 billion amid a steady recovery in consumer demand.
Light Rail Manila Corp. on Friday bared optimism the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 Project will begin commercial operations by the last quarter of 2024 as scheduled.
Offshore wind is a long-term investment—not a quick fix—for the Philippines’ energy challenges, but one that can strengthen energy security, economic resilience, and domestic industry, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.
Fuel prices are set to rise sharply this week, with Jetti Petroleum Corp. announcing a one-time increase starting Tuesday. Gasoline prices will go up by ₱8 per liter, while diesel will increase by ₱18 per liter. The company said it can no longer spread adjustments over several days and will implement the hike all at once.
The Jollibee Group has expanded its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new partnership with the Baguio City Government.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), held a graduation ceremony for the first batch of its Market Intelligence Learning and Training Program (MILTP) at AIM’s Fuller Hall.