Cosco Capital, Inc., the listed retail holding company of businessman Lucio L. Co, reported a 9.3 percent increase in its consolidated net income to P7.6 billion for the first half of 2025, up from P6.97 billion during the same period last year.
Puregold Price Club Inc., the Philippines' top grocery retailer, kicked off June with two major wins at the 2025 Retail Asia Awards: Hypermarket of the Year and Integrated Campaign of the Year, both for the Philippines.
Cosco Capital Inc., the listed retail holding firm of billionaire Lucio Co, announced on Monday the declaration of regular and special cash dividends totaling P2.79 billion, following a strong earnings performance in 2024.
Puregold Price Club Inc., a listed operator of various retail and wholesale formats, reported a 21 percent increase in consolidated net income to P10.4 billion in 2024, up from P8.6 billion in 2023, driven by strong revenue growth and improved gross margins at its S&R Warehouse business.
National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag told the Senate impeachment court that the agency has identified persons of interest in its investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that she had contracted a hitman to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. During cross-examination, the defense questioned Matibag's impartiality, citing his appointment by Marcos and his wife's role as a lawmaker who signed the impeachment complaint. Matibag also testified that an American law enforcer told him threats against the US president typically result in immediate arrest under American law.
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has announced major updates to its criteria for companies joining the 30-member benchmark index, introducing a new market capitalization threshold and revised liquidity rules ahead of the February 2027 rebalancing period.
The Philippines and Japan established formal diplomatic ties in 1956, building a longstanding partnership centered on friendship, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange.
San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan has stepped up its emergency efforts as reduced allocations from the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) cut the local water district’s daily supply from 70 million liters to 45 million liters.