Corporate

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s sixth-largest lender by assets, opened 2026 with stronger earnings, posting an unaudited net profit of P2.7 billion for the first quarter, up 12 percent from a year earlier, as loan growth and lower funding costs lifted core income.

Ayala Malls is accelerating its shift to clean energy, with renewable sources now powering nearly its entire portfolio as the company deepens sustainability efforts while managing costs and growth.

Belle Corp., the leisure and gaming arm of the Sy Group, posted a consolidated net income of P524 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 13 percent from P462 million a year earlier, driven by steady gains across its gaming and property businesses.

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and its partners have earmarked P62 billion in capital spending for 2026, with most of the funds going to renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Aboitiz Equity Ventures is heading into 2026 with what it calls cautiously optimistic expectations, even as storm clouds gather over the broader economy.