Corporate
Metrobank profits climb, dividends rise
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s 4th largest lender by assets, posted a solid 2025 performance, booking net income of P49.7 billion on the back of steady loan growth, resilient margins, and a sharp pickup in trading gains.
Infradev declines to disclose subway settlement details
Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. has declined to provide further details on its reported settlement with the Makati City government over the scrapped subway project, citing strict confidentiality rules imposed by an arbitral tribunal in Singapore.
SEC sets stricter training and accreditation rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released draft rules that would tighten mandatory corporate governance training for company directors and key officers, aiming to improve oversight and accountability in Philippine businesses.
Innovation driver Hu Jianguo named director at DigiPlus
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has appointed Hu Jianguo to its board of directors following the resignation of Tang Yong, whose departure took effect Tuesday. Yong will remain with the company as board adviser, ensuring leadership continuity.
ACEN lands TIME’s elite list
ACEN has secured a coveted spot in TIME and Statista’s Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies 2026, joining 500 top-performing firms recognized for shaping the region’s business landscape.
