Megawide Construction Corp. posted a consolidated net income of P265 million in the first three months of 2026, an increase of 26 percent from the year-earlier period amid the onset of the Middle East crisis.

Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. posted sharply higher first-quarter earnings as stronger nickel ore prices and increased shipment volumes boosted profitability despite rising operating costs.

Paraguay is seeking closer economic ties with the Philippines, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA), as the South American nation positions itself as a gateway to a regional market of roughly 300 million people, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.