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Lopez Inc. shareholders cite governance lapses, not family feud

Serious lapses in corporate governance, not a lingering family feud as some would have it, drove the decision to remove Federico “Piki” Lopez as president and chief executive officer of Lopez Inc., according to controlling shareholders.

SEC, PSE urged to intervene on Lopez power

A deepening corporate power struggle inside one of the Philippines’ most influential business families has escalated into a regulatory flashpoint, with the controlling shareholders of Lopez Inc. calling for an official probe into alleged disclosure lapses tied to major energy transactions and so-called "poison pill" provisions.

Lopez feud sparks fight over costly poison pill

A widening family rift inside Lopez Inc. is escalating into a high-stakes corporate battle over provisions that could force listed power generation firm First Gen Corp. to sell key energy assets at a steep discount, potentially wiping out nearly P24 billion in value.

First Gen flags control clause in Prime Infra deal

First Gen Corp., the power generation arm of the Lopez Group, said its definitive agreements with Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra) include change-of-management control provisions that could trigger discounted asset sales, worth a total P23.5 billion, if leadership conditions are not met during a defined period.

Lopez Holdings profit jumps on power, one-off gains

Lopez Holdings Corp., the listed investment holding company of the Lopez Group, nearly doubled its earnings in 2025, buoyed by strong core businesses and a pair of strategic deals that delivered a timely boost to the bottom line.

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BIR pilots digital trade window, streamlines import process

Bureau of Internal Revenue has joined the pilot rollout of the Department of Information and Communications Technology–led National Single Window–Integrated Trade Facilitation Platform (NSW-ITFP), marking a key step in the government’s push to digitize trade documentation and strengthen tax administration.

CIAC, Jamco seal P600-M Clark expansion deal

Clark International Airport Corporation and Jamco Philippines Inc. formalized a P600-million expansion agreement on June 23, 2026, deepening Clark’s positioning as a rising aerospace manufacturing hub and signaling renewed investor confidence in high-value production within the country.

ABI Pascual leads Laguna 100-day milk program

A stronger push to address child malnutrition is underway in ABI Pascual Foods, Inc., as it teams up with the National Dairy Authority, the Department of Education, and the Sta. Rosa local government to roll out a 100-day milk feeding program for public school learners.

Lanao del Norte water research center to get major upgrades

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute has launched a rehabilitation program for its Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Lanao del Norte, converting it into an Aquaculture Business Technology Incubation Center. Announced Tuesday, the project covers improvements to the training hall, two research ponds, and the laboratory.

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