Corporate
Keepers net income rises 7.2% in H1
The Keepers Holdings Inc., the Lucio Co-led liquor distributor, posted a 7.2 percent increase in net income to P1.74 billion in the first half of 2026, as stronger sales of imported brandy and spirits helped offset a relatively modest rise in overall revenue.
Meralco, PNP boost ties in combat vs power thieves, system loss
Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have renewed their shared commitment to stop electricity theft and the illegal taking of power distribution facilities and materials.
Ayala Corp 1H net income down 2% to P22.86B
Ayala Corp. said Thursday first-half net income fell 2 percent to P22.86 billion from P23.35 billion, hit by weaker property results and 2025 one-off gains including partial Mynt stake sale tied to Mitsubishi’s AM 50 Ventures entry.
Cebuana Lhuillier awards highlight marketing’s new role
Cebuana Lhuillier’s three wins at the 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards show how the financial services company is using marketing to do more than promote products. It is using the discipline to build trust, strengthen customer relationships, and make a growing financial ecosystem more relatable.
Puregold first-half net income up 11% to P5.87 billion
Lucio Co-led grocery retail leader Puregold Price Club Inc. on Thursday reported net income for the first half rising 11 percent to P5.87 billion, from P5.29 billion in the same period last year.
