Sunlight Air eyes bigger aircraft

SUNLIGHT AIR said it plans to acquire large aircraft as the government mandates the removal of turboprop operations from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “We...

Monica Ang-Mercado appointed CFO of SMFB

SAN MIGUEL Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) has named Monica L. Ang-Mercado as its new chief finance officer (CFO), effective Wednesday. Ms. Ang-Mercado is the...

Construction begins for New Cebu Int’l Container Port

THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) announced on Wednesday the start of construction for the P16.93-billion New Cebu International Container Port, which is expected to...

PSALM to open new bidding CBK hydropower complex

STATE-RUN Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp. said it will initiate a rebidding process for the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric...

How PSEi member stocks performed — February 5, 2025

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Corporate registrations up 6% to 52,304 last year

NEW COMPANY registrations reached 52,304 in 2024, a 6% increase from 49,506 in 2023, supported by digital platforms that streamlined applications, the Securities and...

JLL: Adjust rates to boost office demand

OFFICE BUILDING developers may need to adjust rental rates or offer more favorable lease terms to attract tenants and stimulate demand in the current market, according to property services firm JLL Philippines.

Power spot prices down in January

ELECTRICITY PRICES at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) declined in January due to a higher average system margin, according to the Independent Electricity...

Fruitas board OKs P100-M share buyback program

FRUITAS HOLDINGS, Inc. board has approved a share buyback program of up to P100 million to boost shareholder value, the company announced on Tuesday. The...

Pryce sees 30.34% profit growth

PRYCE CORP. reported a 30.34% increase in net income for 2024, primarily driven by improved margins in its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products, with...

DigiPlus eyes partnership in Brazil

DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. is exploring the possibility of teaming up with a local partner in Brazil to support the company’s expansion. “We’re always exploring possibilities....

ACEN boosts investment in Belenos Energy

ACEN CORP., the Ayala group’s listed energy platform, is increasing its investment in subsidiary Belenos Energy Corp. by subscribing to P392 million worth of...