Lopez Holdings profit jumps on power, one-off gains
Lopez Holdings Corp., the listed investment holding company of the Lopez Group, nearly doubled its earnings in 2025, buoyed by strong core businesses and a pair of strategic deals that delivered a timely boost to the bottom line.
Metro Retail earnings climb on expansion, margins discipline
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. delivered a steady earnings lift in 2025, proving that in retail, discipline can be just as valuable as foot traffic.
Basic Energy rolls out electric transport ecosystem push
Basic Energy Corp. has launched an electric mobility initiative aimed at easing the public transport sector’s long-running exposure to volatile fuel prices, signaling a broader shift toward integrated, low-carbon transport solutions.
AEV unit challenges Malaysia fine over feed pricing
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. said its indirect subsidiary is contesting a hefty penalty from Malaysian regulators over alleged anti-competitive behavior, pushing back against findings it says do not reflect its business practices.
Peso holds ground as USD tests technical ceilings
The peso is quietly reclaiming its footing, with the USD/PHP pair slipping for a second week (-0.3 percent) after a brisk four-week climb.
