Corporate

Ayala Land Inc. emerged as the biggest Philippine winner at the 2026 Human Capital Awards Southeast Asia, reflecting the growing role of talent strategy and workplace innovation as competitive advantages beyond traditional business metrics.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. reported a 62 percent jump in first-half net income to P13.6 billion from P8.38 billion a year earlier, driven mainly by a stronger power business. Second-quarter earnings alone grew 40 percent to P7.3 billion.

Globe’s Hapag Movement, its nationwide drive to end involuntary hunger, has taken home two honors at the Marketing Interactive PR Asia Awards in Singapore.

Philex Mining Corporation narrowed its consolidated net loss to P200.37 million for the first six months of 2026, a marked improvement from the P592.48 million net loss posted in the first quarter alone, as solid performance in the April to June period offset earlier setbacks.

GoTyme Bank has partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority to become one of the first local banks to connect directly to the National ID Authentication Services. This integration lets customers open accounts in as fast as five minutes without scanning or uploading physical papers. Instead, they may use their PhilSys ID QR code, card number, or basic name and birth details for real-time, official checks. The move removes common hurdles that keep many Filipinos from accessing banking services, supporting the bank’s goal of easier, more inclusive finance for all.