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Coal slump, cement losses hit DMCI earnings despite broad revenue growth

Diversified conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc. reported a 9 percent year-on-year decline in net income for the first quarter of 2025 to ₱5.1 billion, down from ₱5.6 billion, citing the impact of stabilizing coal prices and the integration of its newly acquired cement business.

Monde Nissin 1Q profit falls 21% amid soft noodle sales, Quorn weakness

Monde Nissin Corp., the maker of Sky Flakes biscuits and Lucky Me! noodles, reported a 21 percent drop in first-quarter net income to ₱2.73 billion, down from ₱3.48 billion a year earlier, citing continued pressure on its meat alternative segment and softness in its core noodle business.

SPAVI 1Q sales hit ₱3.5B, adds 52 new stores

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc., a leading food service group in the country, reported a 17 percent year-on-year increase in systemwide sales for the first quarter of 2025, reaching P3.5 billion in revenue, a 14 percent uptick.

SMC quadruples 1Q profit to ₱43.4B on asset sale windfall

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported a more than four-fold surge in first-quarter net income to ₱43.4 billion, up from ₱8.9 billion a year earlier, driven primarily by a one-time gain from the partial sale of power assets and foreign exchange adjustments, the diversified conglomerate said on Wednesday.

NGCP cuts April transmission rates by 28%

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a 28.45 percent reduction in transmission rates for the April 2025 billing period, with potential easing effects on electricity costs for millions of consumers.

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Korea-funded smart greenhouse in Aklan to help farmers earn more, grow year-round

The Department of Agriculture has opened a South Korean-backed smart greenhouse in Kalibo, Aklan. Funded by KOICA, this facility offers a climate-controlled growing space that lets farmers produce crops reliably all year, no matter the weather. It means better harvests, consistent quality, and higher incomes for local growers.

GSIS solar loans release ₱10.12B; users cut electricity bills to ₱300

Government employees and pensioners are reporting big savings on power bills—down from ₱5,000–₱7,000 to as low as ₱300—under GSIS’s Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan program. Launched in March 2026, the program has drawn 66,233 applications worth ₱19.81 billion. As of today, ₱10.12 billion has been disbursed, with ₱57.17 million more approved, bringing total granted funds to ₱10.18 billion. Another ₱87.37 million is currently being processed.

SAFC extends P1.03 billion in loans to women entrepreneurs

SAFC has extended P1.03 billion in financing to 1,928 women entrepreneurs from June 2025 to October 2026 through its JUANAsenso Loan program, allowing business owners to use their vehicles as collateral while retaining them for daily operations.

Philippines pushes ASEAN-wide EV charging standards, supply chain links

The Philippines is seeking common electric vehicle (EV) charging standards and stronger cross-border supply chains across Southeast Asia to lower market barriers, attract investments and give local businesses greater access to the regional industry.
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