Corporate

Baguio City is stepping up its digital transformation efforts after partnering with PLDT and Smart to launch “AI-in-a-Box,” a program designed to help local governments use artificial intelligence to improve public services.

Alliance Select Foods International Inc. swung deeper into the red in the first quarter as an extended plant shutdown, softer demand in key segments, and elevated operating costs weighed heavily on the seafood processor’s performance, prompting management to roll out cost and efficiency measures to stabilize operations.

Filinvest Development Corp, the listed investment holding company of the Gotianun Group, saw first-quarter net income rise by 8 percent, driven mainly by strong real estate sales and resilient banking operations. The conglomerate said it expects to sustain growth through 2026 despite rising inflation, slowing economic growth, and weaker contributions from its power business.

Honda Philippines, Inc. has reached 12 million cumulative motorcycle sales as of April 30, 2026, marking a major milestone for the country’s leading motorcycle manufacturer.

Bank of the Philippine Islands has been named one of the Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines for 2026 by Great Place to Work, becoming the only bank in the country to make this year’s list.