Security Bank Corp. has raised its acquisition price for a 25percent stake in Home Credit Philippines to ₱11.59 billion, marking a ₱1.22-billion increase from its initial offer to MUFG Bank Ltd., which currently holds the shares.
DITO Telecommunity Corp. announced Thursday it will not oppose the newly enacted Konektadong Pinoy Act, choosing instead to participate actively in shaping its implementing rules and regulations (IRR), particularly on cybersecurity and service standards.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5 percent, marking the central bank’s first rate cut of the year and signaling a shift toward a more accommodative monetary policy stance.
SMC Tollways Corp., a unit of San Miguel Corporation, reported a 3 percent increase in net income to ₱4.9 billion for the first half of 2025, up from ₱4.8 billion year-on-year.