Salmon Group raises $100 million to expand in the Philippines
The Salmon Group has raised US$100 million in fresh funding, marking a major leap in its push to expand across the Philippines’ fast-growing financial services market. The round was heavily oversubscribed, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s rapid rise and long-term vision.
Takeda model boosts access, wins dual awards
Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. has secured two top honors at the Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2026, earning Most Differentiated Service of the Year – Philippines and Patient Advocacy Program of the Year – Philippines. The recognition highlights a patient access model that is helping more Filipinos complete treatment despite persistent cost and system barriers.
Marcos moves to repatriate Zaldy Co
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is taking all legal steps to secure the return of former Ako-Bicol partylist congressman Zaldy Co, who was apprehended in Prague last week and remains under Czech custody. Marcos said he has directed the Departments of Justice and Foreign Affairs to coordinate with Czech authorities and deploy a high-level team to oversee proceedings, stressing that extradition follows strict legal processes. “We will bring Zaldy Co home and we will do so in accordance with the law,” he said, adding the former lawmaker will answer to the Filipino people.
Loan growth drives BPI Q1 profit, margin gains
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid start to 2026, with first-quarter net income rising to P16.9 billion, up 1.7 percent year-on-year and 4.9 percent quarter-on-quarter, supported by stronger lending, wider margins, and resilient fee income.
Lopez feud sparks fight over costly poison pill
A widening family rift inside Lopez Inc. is escalating into a high-stakes corporate battle over provisions that could force listed power generation firm First Gen Corp. to sell key energy assets at a steep discount, potentially wiping out nearly P24 billion in value.
