Corporate
Security Bank ups bid for Home Credit PH stake
Security Bank Corp. has raised its acquisition price for a 25percent stake in Home Credit Philippines to ₱11.59 billion, marking a ₱1.22-billion increase from its initial offer to MUFG Bank Ltd., which currently holds the shares.
SMC Tollways reports steady profit, accelerates TR4 construction
SMC Tollways Corp., a unit of San Miguel Corporation, reported a 3 percent increase in net income to ₱4.9 billion for the first half of 2025, up from ₱4.8 billion year-on-year.
Toyota remits ₱24B in duties, leads Batangas Port collections
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), a unit of GT Capital Holdings Inc., has been recognized as the top customs revenue contributor to the Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas for the first half of 2025.
SM TESDA scale up jobs and skills initiative
SM Investments Corp. is scaling up its Jobs Opportunities Building Skills (J.O.B.S.) program by integrating TESDA-accredited skills training into its nationwide job fairs.
Housing demand pushes 1H Ovialand net income 31% higher
Real estate developer Ovialand, Inc. reported a 37 percent jump in consolidated net income for the first half of 2025, reaching ₱420 million, driven by strong sales and continued demand for its premium-affordable homes in Laguna and Bulacan.
