US reshoring measures may raise PHL office vacancies, analysts say

PROPOSED LAWS in the United States aimed at deterring the offshoring of American call center jobs could lift office vacancies in the Philippines, according to property consultants.

MPIC revisits divestment plan for MPTC to cut debt

HONG KONG — Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is revisiting plans to divest up to 30% of its stake in its tollway unit, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), as it seeks to reduce debt in preparation for a merger with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and a possible initial public offering (IPO).

PLDT shares rise after release of Konektado IRR

PLDT INC. stocks rose last week after the release of Konektadong Pinoy Act’s implementing rules and regulations (IRR) and third quarter earnings. The Pangilinan-led telecommunications...

AirAsia PHL bets on new routes to reach 7-M target

PHILIPPINE AIRASIA, INC. (AirAsia Philippines) said it is “pushing very hard” to reach its seven-million-passenger goal by the end of the year amid flight cancellations.

LRMC in talks with DoTr for concession fix

LIGHT RAIL MANILA CORP. (LRMC), the operator of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), said it is gearing up for a financial rebound, citing...

PLDT revives REIT listing plan for ePLDT unit

PLDT Inc. is exploring strategic options for its data center business, with the real estate investment trust (REIT) listing now back on the table,...

How PSEi member stocks performed — November 14, 2025

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Friday, November 14, 2025.

SM Prime to open redeveloped Iloilo markets this month

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is set to open the redeveloped SM Iloilo Terminal Market and SM Iloilo Central Market this November, following a P3-billion...

MPIC, Villar group in initial talks for PrimeWater deal

HONG KONG — Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has started evaluating the potential acquisition of Villar-led PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., as it reviews the company’s...

ACEN Corp. plans over P80-billion capex for 2026

ACEN CORP., the listed energy platform of the Ayala group, plans to allocate more than P80 billion in capital expenditures (capex) next year to...

Villar Land sets final property fair value at P52.74B, down from P1.33T

VILLAR LAND Holdings Corp. has set the final audited fair value of its newly acquired properties at P52.74 billion, according to its 2024 annual...

Maynilad posts P3.9-B Q3 net income, up 16% on higher revenues

FOLLOWING its stock market debut, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. reported a 16% increase in third-quarter (Q3) net income to P3.9 billion, driven by higher...