ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of Ayala Group, posted consolidated net income of P2.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up 50 percent year-on-year, driven by higher renewable generation, improving international operations, and a series of non-recurring gains.
ACEN, the listed renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group and one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in Asia-Pacific, has extended up to P4 billion in short-term financing to wholly owned subsidiary Sanmar Solar Inc. to support the expansion of a large-scale solar facility in Zambales.
Yindjibarndi Energy Corp., a partnership between the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corp. and Philippine-listed renewable energy firm ACEN Corp., will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region after reaching Financial Close and securing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto.
ACEN Corp. has extended further financial backing for its flagship wind development in Quezon, underscoring continued capital support for one of its largest renewable energy projects in the Philippines.
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) recorded a net income of ₱21.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, marking a 15 percent increase from ₱18.5 billion during the same period last year. The performance underscores the bank’s disciplined execution, expanding core operations, and strengthening capital base as it drives long-term value creation.
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has declared Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa an “armed and dangerous” fugitive and announced a P15-million bounty for his arrest, intensifying the government’s pursuit of the senator.
International passenger traffic at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rose 2.6 percent year-on-year to 19.93 million from Jan. 1 to Oct. 22, 2026, as demand held firm despite disruptions to global aviation from the Middle East conflict.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to roll out a P2.9-billion fund intended to help agricultural cooperatives expand production and improve their competitiveness, with the agency initially targeting about 12 applicants.