Corporate

The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), together with partner Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) – Cebu, has extended water services to residents of Barangay Canamucan, Compostela, bringing clean, safe supply to around 2,000 households.

As temperatures rise and electricity costs remain a key concern for households, LG Electronics Philippines has launched its LG DUALCOOL™ AI Aircons, a home cooling solution designed to balance comfort, energy efficiency, and simple maintenance.

Meralco Power Academy (MPA), the education arm of power distributor Meralco, has signed separate partnership agreements with Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) and De La Salle University (DLSU) to bridge academic learning and industry needs.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expanded its Ginhawa Service Hubs to more shopping centers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, bringing its services closer to members and pensioners. New or additional locations include Festival Mall Alabang, Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, Robinsons Novaliches, Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) posted continued growth in the first quarter of 2026 despite tough business conditions. Revenues rose 3% year-on-year to ₱16.7 billion, while operating income went up 15 percent to ₱2.8 billion. Gross profit increased 11 percent to ₱4.5 billion, and net income grew 9 percent to ₱2.3 billion, supported by better pricing, lower raw material costs, and improved production efficiency.