Corporate

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the digital entertainment powerhouse behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, is making a bold leap into the offline arena with a HKD1.6-billion (about P12 billion) deal that could hand it control of Hong Kong–listed International Entertainment Corp. (IEC) and its Manila hotel-casino complex.

MerryMart Consumer Corp., a listed retailer, reported a modest uptick in earnings for the first nine months of 2025, as stronger margins and higher operating income helped offset weaker sales tied to store and systems upgrades ahead of a planned expansion push.

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. has staged a full-scale financial comeback in 2025, riding on tighter cost controls and stronger demand across its shipping and logistics units. The company reversed last year’s loss, booking a P155 million net profit for the year ending September 30, 2025, as revenues climbed 15 percent to P6.876 billion.

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) powered up its earnings in the first nine months of 2025, posting a 28 percent jump in net income to P966 million on the back of rising electricity sales and a rapidly expanding solar portfolio.

Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc., a property development unit of the Villar Group, eked out higher earnings in the first nine months of the...