Corporate
Concepcion Industrial posts 15% profit growth in Q2
Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC), the Philippines’ leading provider of consumer lifestyle and enterprise solutions, reported a 15 percent year-on-year rise in net profit, reaching P355.4 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Mandaue reclamation project to proceed after 20-year delay
The Mandaue City reclamation project that will host a central business district and other amenities for the public will finally proceed shortly after more than 20 years of delay, the Mandaue Land Corp. (MLC) said in a statement.
BlackRock’s GIP eyes stake in Aboitiz Infra unit
A unit of BlackRock, through Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), is poised to acquire a 40 percent stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), in what could be one of the most significant foreign equity investments in Philippine infrastructure in recent years.
MPAV to acquire Franklin Baker in major coconut industry expansion
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), announced plans on Thursday to acquire the Franklin Baker Group of Companies, which will significantly expand its industry footprint and reinforce its leadership in the country's food-grade coconut export sector.
Phinma Education enrollment rises 11%
Phinma Education Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Phinma Corp., reported an 11 percent surge in student enrollment this academic year, reaching 163,000 students—up from 146,474. The increase solidifies its position as Southeast Asia’s largest private education network focused on underserved communities.
