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Jobs market holds steady in April despite soft spots; jobless rate 4.1%

The Philippine labor market held its ground in April, even as early signs of strain emerged beneath the surface. Unemployment inched up slightly to 4.1 percent, from 4.0 percent a year earlier, yet the economy still managed to add more jobs and keep employment rates above 95 percent—a level considered healthy by most standards.

SEC earns COA praise for 7th year as chairman Aquino exits

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) on its 2024 financial statements, marking the seventh consecutive year of top-tier audit marks under the leadership of outgoing chairman Emilio B. Aquino.

FinEd Unboxed joins NTC in BPI Foundation collaboration

The Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPI Foundation or BPIF) and the National Teachers College (NTC) formally launched a strategic partnership aimed at advancing financial literacy and inclusive education, marked by a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Globe expands renewable energy use

In a move underscoring its environmental commitment, Globe Telecom marked World Environment Day by announcing the expansion of its clean energy program to 33 high-energy utilization sites — including the company’s first renewable energy-powered facilities in Mindanao.

SMC earns dual Honors at 2025 3G Awards

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) received two major accolades at the 2025 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards held in Brunei, further reinforcing its reputation as a corporate leader in sustainability and social responsibility.

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GSIS, TESDA train 15 Cebu dependents in automotive skills for jobs, livelihood

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.

FDC net income dips 6% in first nine months even as revenues climb 10% 

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 nine-month recurring net income rises slightly to P12.5B amid portfolio shift

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 net income more than doubles to P2.15B in 9 months

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.
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