Corporate

Lopez Inc. president Federico “Piki” R. Lopez confirmed reports that Ramon S. Ang has purchased the stake previously held by Crème Investment Corporation, the investment arm led by Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday recognized 14 outstanding institutional partners from its Head Office during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony. The awardees were honored for their key contributions to financial inclusion, financial literacy promotion, and wider access to retirement savings via the Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA). They also helped advance digital payments through the QR PH system and the introduction of tap-to-pay turnstiles for MRT‑3 commuters.

San Miguel Corp. has grown its Backyard Bukid initiative to nine sites nationwide, marking its first presence in the Visayas as the project shifts from urban farming to boost community food security and livelihoods.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is aiming to match last year’s profit as resilient malls, offices, hotels, and other recurring businesses help cushion continued caution in the residential property market.

Amid continuous rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Manila Water maintains non-revenue water (NRW) below 15 percent and fast leak repairs to keep service reliable.