Corporate

Globe’s Hapag Movement, its nationwide drive to end involuntary hunger, has taken home two honors at the Marketing Interactive PR Asia Awards in Singapore.

Philex Mining Corporation narrowed its consolidated net loss to P200.37 million for the first six months of 2026, a marked improvement from the P592.48 million net loss posted in the first quarter alone, as solid performance in the April to June period offset earlier setbacks.

GoTyme Bank has partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority to become one of the first local banks to connect directly to the National ID Authentication Services. This integration lets customers open accounts in as fast as five minutes without scanning or uploading physical papers. Instead, they may use their PhilSys ID QR code, card number, or basic name and birth details for real-time, official checks. The move removes common hurdles that keep many Filipinos from accessing banking services, supporting the bank’s goal of easier, more inclusive finance for all.

Aboitiz Power Corporation reported a 41 percent increase in core net income for the first six months of 2026, reaching P18 billion compared to P12.8 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company shared these figures in a disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

The Manila Electric Company, or Meralco, reported a 3.8 percent increase in its consolidated core net income for the first six months of 2026, reaching P26.5 billion from the P25.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company shared these figures at a briefing held on Wednesday, noting the growth came even as overall energy sales saw a slight decline.