Lender powers 100 branches with renewable energy
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reached a key sustainability milestone, with 100 of its branches now running entirely on renewable energy.
San Jose del Monte seizes control of PrimeWater operations
The San Jose del Monte city government has assumed control of water supply operations formerly managed by PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., responding to a deepening distribution crisis that has left thousands of households without reliable access.
First Holdings annual meeting set; new directors vote hangs
First Philippine Holdings Corp., commonly known as First Holdings, has set its 2026 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting for July 27, but warned that the election of directors may be deferred if a deepening family and governance dispute remains unresolved.
Primelectric to replicate Negros success in SOCOTECO bid
Primelectric, majority shareholder of Ignite Power, wants to replicate its track record with Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) for its proposed partnership with South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II).
Refining disruption squeezes Petron Q1 profit amid oil shock
Petron Corp., the Philippines’ largest oil company and sole remaining refiner, posted a sharp earnings decline in the first quarter of 2026 as refinery disruptions and global crude volatility weighed on margins despite stronger revenues.
