Semirara Mining and Power Corp., the country’s main coal producer, reported a 12 percent decline in first-quarter net income to P3.8 billion from P4.4 billion a year earlier, as softer coal shipments and weaker power generation offset relatively steady pricing, highlighting operational headwinds even as global coal benchmarks remained firm.
The Board of Investments (BOI) is considering whether coal mining and production should be added to the list of activities eligible for fiscal perks under the upcoming Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a move that could benefit Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the country’s largest coal producer.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp., the energy arm of the Consunji Group, saw profits tumble in 2025 as softer coal and electricity prices offset record production and power sales, underscoring the impact of easing energy markets after the commodity surge of recent years.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is projecting confidence as it braces for a high-stakes government auction that will determine who operates the country’s largest coal mine beyond 2027.
Diversified conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc. saw its nine-month net income drop 22 percent to P11.8 billion from P15.1 billion last year, dragged by weaker...
Rural Filipino consumers are increasingly digitally connected but remain highly deliberate in spending, with trust, family needs and financial security playing a bigger role in purchasing decisions than simple exposure to brands, a new study by WPP Media, Ogilvy and Fifty5Blue found.
Public awareness and stricter enforcement around wildlife protection are taking root in Barangay Sinkatulan, Makilala, Cotabato as local residents voluntarily surrendered 12 wildlife specimens to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-PENRO) on September 10. The move reflects growing public compliance with Republic Act No. 9147, or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan— About P14 billion may be needed to fully address the city’s chronic water supply problems, underscoring the scale of infrastructure investment required to deliver reliable service across the rapidly growing Bulacan city.
Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI Yohei concluded a day of key diplomatic and business talks in the Philippines today, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation across multiple critical sectors.