Philippine National Bank, the country’s 8th lender by assets, posted a net income of P12.5 billion for the first half, a 22 percent increase driven by sustained improvements in core revenues. The revenue gains were primarily fueled by net interest income and net service fees and commissions.
The LT Group Inc., the holding company led by tycoon Lucio Tan, reported a 14 percent increase in attributable net income in 2024 reaching P28.92 billion, up from P25.42 billion in 2023. The performance was driven by strong contributions from its tobacco, banking, and alcohol segments.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced Sunday that electricity rates in its service area will likely decrease this August, ahead of the official rate adjustment set to be released on August 10. The company said a newly approved refund from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will be enough to cover other upward adjustments in monthly bills.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stood by its decision to set term limits for broker-directors of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 17, these directors may serve a maximum of 10 years in total at any exchange.
Ordinary consumers and business owners can look forward to substantial savings at the pump this week as local oil companies prepare to roll back pump prices for both gasoline and diesel by as much as P5.00 per liter. The upcoming reduction marks another consecutive week of price cuts, delivering direct financial relief to households managing tight budgets and enterprises battling heavy operating costs.
The government is pushing forward the long-delayed Parañaque Spillway Project, a proposed P90-billion infrastructure initiative that aims to do more than just control flooding by turning Laguna de Bay into a more productive fishing ground and a reliable freshwater source for Metro Manila and nearby provinces.