SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is accelerating its push to future-proof its malls, confirming it will complete the P2.3-billion redevelopment of SM City Iloilo by the first quarter of 2026—a transformation aimed at cementing the property’s role as Western Visayas’ premier lifestyle and commercial hub.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the digital entertainment powerhouse behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, is making a bold leap into the offline arena with a HKD1.6-billion (about P12 billion) deal that could hand it control of Hong Kong–listed International Entertainment Corp. (IEC) and its Manila hotel-casino complex.

MerryMart Consumer Corp., a listed retailer, reported a modest uptick in earnings for the first nine months of 2025, as stronger margins and higher operating income helped offset weaker sales tied to store and systems upgrades ahead of a planned expansion push.