JG Summit Holdings Inc., the listed flagship investment holding company of the Gokongwei Group, posted a 7-percent increase in first-quarter revenues to P99.9 billion, driven by record passenger traffic at Cebu Pacific, steady demand for branded food products, and resilient contributions from its property and investment portfolio despite mounting economic headwinds.
Shell Pilipinas Corp. booked P108 million in core earnings for the first quarter as surging oil prices, peso weakness, and intensifying geopolitical tensions disrupted energy markets and squeezed margins toward the end of the period.
DoubleDragon Corp. is moving ahead with its takeover of MerryMart Consumer Corp. after securing regulatory clearance, tightening its hold on the retail sector as it accelerates its transition into a diversified investment holding company.
MacroAsia Corp. reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue in the first quarter, even as rising costs and lease-related charges weighed on profitability across its aviation-linked businesses.
The Philippines sees strong potential for expanded two-way tourism with Western China as cross-border travel interest grows alongside improving air connectivity.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, is deepening its financial inclusion push through a partnership with Tambunting Pawnshop, bringing digital banking services to more underserved communities through over 100 branches nationwide.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is ramping up its green industrialization agenda, with renewable energy investments emerging as a key pillar in its bid to make Philippine ecozones more competitive and attractive to global investors.
The Philippines has made notable gains from trade-driven growth, but sustaining that momentum will require a sharper focus on reducing trade costs, improving logistics, and streamlining border procedures, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).