BDO earnings rise to P20.1B despite higher provisions
BDO Unibank, Inc. on Friday reported a net income of ₱20.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 2 percent from ₱19.7 billion a year earlier, driven by steady performance across its core businesses.
Ant, IFC, GCash launch MSME sustainability scorecard
Ant International, IFC, and GCash are developing a Sustainability Impact Scorecard designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises measure environmental and social performance, adopt sustainable practices, and align with global ESG standards.
Ayala holds earnings, trims capex amid uncertainty
Diversified investment holding company Ayala Corp. is reassessing its capital expenditure program for the year as global macroeconomic volatility forces a more cautious investment stance, though the conglomerate is keeping its earnings targets unchanged for now, according to president and CEO Cezar P. Consing.
DA prepares for possible strong El Niño in late 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing for a possible moderate to strong El Niño later in 2026, warning it could reduce farm output, cut farmers’ incomes, and slow economic growth.
ACMobility seen turning profit in 2026
ACMobility, Ayala Corp’s mobility arm, is on track for a financial turnaround after narrowing losses in 2025, with management expecting the business to reach profitability in 2026 as its electric vehicle push gains scale.
