Ayala Land Hospitality is pressing ahead with the long-awaited opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati this year, choosing momentum over hesitation as tourist arrivals in 2025 continue to fall short of expectations.
Ayala Corp., the diversified investment holding company of the Ayala Group, posted a 36 percent jump in net income to up P46.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, boosted by one-off gains from the revaluation of AC Ventures following Mitsubishi’s acquisition of a 50 percent stake.
Best Western Plus Hotel Subic is set to expand its footprint in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone after signing a nearly P600-million deal for a new building beside its existing property, boosting capacity amid rising tourism and business demand.
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.
Ayala Land Inc., the property development arm of the Ayala Group, said its Executive Committee has approved a share buyback program of up to P10.0 billion, signaling confidence in its long-term value while providing near-term support to its stock.
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.