Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a 5 percent growth in net income of P24.8 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by strong loan growth, rising margins, and higher trading gains.
GT Capital Holdings, Inc., the Ty Group’s listed investment holding company, reported a consolidated net income of Ph9.14 billion for the first quarter, a 29 percent increase from the same period last year. The growth was largely driven by the strong performances of its core banking and automotive businesses.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) secured top distinctions at this year's Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards, including the prestigious Cesar E.A. Virata...
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s fourth largest lender by assets, reported a net income of P12.3 billion for the first quarter, driven by strong loan growth, a robust performance in fee and trading income, and moderating cost increases.
GT Capital Holdings Inc. reported a consolidated net income of P28.8 billion for the full year 2024, slightly lower than P29.3 billion in the previous year.
However, excluding non-recurring gains from lot sales and incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, GT Capital's core net income grew by 11 percent, driven by the record-breaking earnings of its key operating subsidiaries.
A tandem of former Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Raffy Tulfo leads a potential matchup against Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos, according to the March 2026 OCTA Research survey, though the race remains statistically close. Robredo–Tulfo secured 44 percent support, driven by NCR, Luzon, and Visayas voters, while Duterte–Marcos followed at 40 percent, buoyed by strong Mindanao backing. Sixteen percent remain undecided, keeping the outcome fluid. The March 19–25 survey of 1,200 respondents has a plus/minus 3-point margin of error, placing both tandems within overlapping statistical ranges, underscoring a tightly contested and regionally polarized race.
JG Summit Holdings Inc., the listed flagship investment holding company of the Gokongwei Group, posted a 7-percent increase in first-quarter revenues to P99.9 billion, driven by record passenger traffic at Cebu Pacific, steady demand for branded food products, and resilient contributions from its property and investment portfolio despite mounting economic headwinds.
Shell Pilipinas Corp. booked P108 million in core earnings for the first quarter as surging oil prices, peso weakness, and intensifying geopolitical tensions disrupted energy markets and squeezed margins toward the end of the period.
DoubleDragon Corp. is moving ahead with its takeover of MerryMart Consumer Corp. after securing regulatory clearance, tightening its hold on the retail sector as it accelerates its transition into a diversified investment holding company.