Corporate

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. reported slower earnings growth in the first quarter of 2026 as the restaurant group continued expanding despite weak consumer spending and rising operating pressures.

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has secured supplies of key packaging materials through the third quarter and into early fourth quarter of 2026, reinforcing efforts to shield operations from global supply chain disruptions and market uncertainty.

Manila Water Company is ramping up preparations for a potentially prolonged El Niño episode by leveraging the expanded capacity of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project to maintain uninterrupted service across its East Zone concession area.

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.