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Nickel Asia Corp. reported lower first-quarter earnings as weaker shipment volumes and global volatility weighed on results. The listed mining company, however, struck a confident tone on improving nickel fundamentals and its diversification.

Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the largest restaurant networks in Southeast Asia, started the year with strong sales momentum across its global operations. However, rising commodity prices and supply chain costs continued to pressure profitability during the first quarter.

In Philippine real estate, 15 hectares is usually enough space for condominiums, commercial strips, and the occasional traffic headache. GT Capital Holdings, Inc., however, has decided the land is better used for classrooms, libraries, and future blue eagles.

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.