Corporate

The majority bloc of Lopez, Inc., led by Eugenio Lopez III, has called for an audit of the privately-held family holding firm’s books, escalating tensions over recent high-value transactions involving key energy assets.

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. is raising its social investments to a combined P569 million in 2026, marking a significant increase following strong operational and financial performance in 2025 and reinforcing its push for community-centered mining.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is ramping up efforts to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection, with a focus on well-known marks, geographical indications (GIs), and patents to support both established brands and emerging enterprises.

The Consunji group, which operates Semirara Mining and Power Corp., is confident it will win the bidding to continue operating the country’s largest coal mine on Semirara Island.

Global investment firm KKR & Co. Inc. has postponed plans to sell its stake in Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the Philippines’ largest hospital group, due to uncertainties caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.