SFA Semicon earnings down 20%

SFA Semicon Philippines Corp. (SSP) reported that its first-quarter net income attributable to parent equity holders went down by 20.2% to $3.19 million from $4 million despite higher revenues.

CTA grants property leasing firm’s tax refund claim

THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has granted the appeal of Basic Housing Solutions, Inc. to cancel and set aside its income tax liabilities for the year 2014 worth P21.41 million inclusive of interest.

Manila Water: Desludge, protect waterways

MANILA Water Co., Inc. has renewed its call to its customers to avail of the water concessionaire’s desludging services to prevent the clogging of septic vaults.

Jollibee’s near pre-pandemic operating income brings optimism

INVESTORS have become optimistic about Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) after its top official told shareholders about the company’s strong business rebound as its operating income last year neared pre-pandemic levels.

How PSEi member stocks performed — July 1, 2022

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Balai Ni Fruitas shares plunge 7% on market debut

SHARES in Balai Ni Fruitas, Inc. ended lower by 7.14% or five centavos to P0.65 on market debut on Thursday, with analysts blaming inflation and rising commodity prices for the stock’s fate.

NGCP completes key parts of Mindanao-Visayas power link

NATIONAL Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Thursday that it is “significantly closer” to interconnecting the electricity grids in Mindanao and the Visayas after it completed key components of the project, including facilities in areas where they will link.

DoubleDragon secures lot for hotel project in Japan

DOUBLEDRAGON Corp. said on Thursday that its subsidiaries DDPC Worldwide Pte. Ltd. and Hotel101 Worldwide Private Ltd. secured the purchase of a lot in Japan for the development of its first international Hotel101 branch.

Cebu Landmasters files shelf registration for P15-B bonds

CEBU Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) said on Thursday that it had applied with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the shelf registration of up to P15 billion in fixed-rate bonds.

South Korean airline Fly Gangwon resumes operations in Clark 

SOUTH Korean low-cost airline Fly Gangwon announced on Thursday that it resumed its operations at the Clark International Airport, indicating confidence in the market for air travel between the Philippines and South Korea.

Converge to cover ‘more than half’ of Bicol homes by yearend

LISTED fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. announced on Thursday that it recently opened its regional headquarters in Bicol as part of its goal to cover more than half of the addressable households in the region by the end of 2022.

SFA Semicon sets P130-M share buyback program

SFA Semicon Philippines Corp. (SSP) on Thursday announced that it approved the implementation of a share buyback program of up to P130 million or nearly $2.5 million worth of common shares.