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.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the removal of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, a move aimed at easing household expenses while maintaining support for domestic producers.
Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine economy is unlikely to slip into contraction this year despite mounting pressures from a fuel crisis, although growth is expected to fall short of earlier government targets.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to extend the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) up to Matnog, Sorsogon by next year.