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Globe Business has partnered with Aeris to introduce a new Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at improving connected mobility and enterprise operations in the Philippines.

Semirara Mining and Power Corp., the country’s main coal producer, reported a 12 percent decline in first-quarter net income to P3.8 billion from P4.4 billion a year earlier, as softer coal shipments and weaker power generation offset relatively steady pricing, highlighting operational headwinds even as global coal benchmarks remained firm.

PXP Energy Corporation reported a wider first-quarter loss as higher financing costs and weaker crude prices offset modest revenue gains, while signaling a continued push to rebuild its upstream portfolio amid maturing assets.

SM Retail is accelerating its push into provincial markets, planning to open about 300 new stores in 2026 as it doubles down on value-driven merchandising amid intensifying competition.

MacroAsia Corp., one of the investment holding companies of tycoon Lucio Tan, said its wholly owned subsidiary has secured regulatory approval to change its corporate identity and broaden its business scope, marking a shift toward a centralized shared services model.