Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 66‑percent jump in third‑quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger power‑segment gains and lower non‑cash charges that offset weaker coal performance. For the first nine months of 2026, consolidated net income grew 11 percent to P11.0 billion, with power operations accounting for 78 percent of total earnings.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assigned its top‑of‑the‑line Airbus A350‑1000 to its daily non‑stop services linking Manila and San Francisco, bringing the carrier’s latest long‑haul travel experience to the U.S. West Coast year‑round just ahead of the peak holiday travel period.
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
The Philippine Ports Authority is gearing up for a projected rise in sea travelers this Undas season, with facility improvements, free shuttles and an online booking system in place to keep port trips safe and convenient.
The Philippines recorded a wider trade deficit in September 2026 as imports continued to outpace exports, despite strong growth in overseas sales, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The Department of Energy has confirmed the national government is open to selling the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, also referred to as the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant, to private investors, after a South Korean feasibility study found promise in reviving the long‑idle facility.
When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.
BDO Unibank, Inc. reported a nine‑month 2026 net income of ₱63.6 billion, slightly higher than the ₱63.1 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, with a 13.1 percent return on equity reflecting the bank’s solid core business performance.
China Bank Savings (CBS) is expanding its home financing business through partnerships with three property developers, targeting growing residential markets in CALABARZON and Central Visayas as it seeks to widen access to homeownership.