Corporate

GMA Network, Inc. has filed a criminal complaint for estafa with abuse of confidence against key executives of Television and Production Exponents, Inc. (TAPE), the former production company behind the long-running noontime program Eat Bulaga.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s sixth largest lender, has announced plans to issue fixed-rate peso-denominated bonds under its updated P200 billion bond and commercial paper program. This move signals the bank’s commitment to enhancing its capital structure and supporting strategic initiatives.

Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, is moving forward to ensure long-term water security in Iloilo, after being awarded original proponent status (OPS) for the proposed Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, is expanding its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) footprint with the launch of the SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCITE)—a P1.7 billion investment that is expected to elevate Manila’s status as a regional trade event hub.

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) reported a sharp 73 percent decline in first-quarter net income to ₱13.4 million from ₱50.3 million year-on-year, as the company absorbed higher non-cash expenses tied to its ongoing expansion program.