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Jollibee earnings stay buoyant despite challenges; 3Q net up 14%

Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the largest of Asian food service companies, on Monday reported a 14 percent growth in third-quarter net income to P2.43 billion on strong growth in both domestic and international businesses despite a volatile and challenging economic environment.

Cebu Pacific 3Q net income hits P1.3B, reversing loss

Cebu Air Inc., operator of Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific, said Monday it booked a net income of P1.3 billion in the third quarter, a sharp reversal from a net loss of P2.5 billion in the year-earlier period on strong recovery of the travel industry. It is also higher than pre-pandemic profits.

Mindanao thieves steal the most number of back up telco tower batteries

Globe Telecom Inc. on Monday reported a sharp rise in battery theft at its network facilities in the first six months this year.

Rafael D. Consing Jr. named MIC head

Malacanang has appointed former infrastructure and port executive and current presidential adviser Rafael D. Consing Jr. as president and chief executive of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC).

Angkas bares income-boosting program for biker families

Angkas, the pioneering motorcycle ride-hailing service in the country, has rolled out initiatives aimed at augmenting their driver partners' supplemental income.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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