Companies

DMCI Holdings Inc. plans to spend P24.6 billion this year to support residential construction, expansion in the off-grid power and strategic improvements in cement operations. DMCI Homes is expected to account for 65 percent of aggregate capital expenditures, with up to P15.5 billion allocated for ongoing and new project construction and land banking, subject to market conditions. DMCI Power intends …

MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., has secured regulatory approval ahead of schedule for its fourth wave of asset acquisitions. This allows the firm to proceed with a major expansion of its office portfolio. In a disclosure on Thursday, MREIT said the Securities and Exchange Commission cleared its Wave 4 property-for-share swap transaction. This paves the …

LANDBANK continues to push a cash-lite economy through its Cash-Lite Campus Program by enabling students to open LANDBANK accounts via the Mobile Banking App (MBA) and equipping campus partners and merchants with digital payment systems. Public trust in digital banking continued to strengthen in 2025 as LANDBANK recorded a 27% rise in the usage of its digital platforms. The Bank …

Silang Cavite – The Felicidad T. Sy Foundation Inc. recently unveiled the Felicidad Sy Hall, a Digital Transformation Center at the Sisters of Mary School. The facility is designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, cloud computing, and data analytics, strengthening their readiness for the evolving workforce. The project is a collaboration among …

State-of-the-art machinery for the production of plastic bottles and closures ALPLA is opening its first base plant in the Philippines, thereby expanding its portfolio in the growth region of Asia-Pacific (APAC). Since summer 2025, the global packaging specialist has been manufacturing high-quality plastic bottles and closures in Calamba City. On 19 March 2026, ALPLA celebrated the official opening of the plant together with 80 guests. …

UPMG celebrates the power and evolution of print at the Print Summit & HeADliners Awards 2025 on March 24, 2026, at the Glass Pavilion, Dusit Thani Manila. Dive into inspiring talks, dynamic panels, and cap the day with the HeADliners Awards, honoring the top agencies and advertisers keeping print alive in a multimedia world. #UPMGPrintSummit#HeADlinersAwards2025

Enrique K. Razon Jr., International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Chairman and President, said: digit growth across volume, revenues, EBITDA, and net income. These results reflect the quality of our diversified global portfolio, resilience of demand across our markets, and the disciplined execution of our long-term strategy. The 11 percent increase in consolidated volume underscores the strength of our customer …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will adopt a four-day on-site workweek starting March 9, 2026 as part of the national government’s energy conservation efforts. Under the temporary special work arrangement, GSIS employees will report on-site from Monday to Thursday, while Fridays will be observed as a mandatory work-from-home (WFH) day for personnel. Frontline personnel, however, will follow work shifts …

LANDBANK closed 2025 with its strongest financial performance to date, translating record earnings into expanded financing support for agriculture, fisheries and rural development (AFRD), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), local communities, and other priority sectors. The state-run Bank posted a 24% year-on-year increase in net income to ₱43.98 billion, driven by broad-based portfolio growth, sustained operational discipline, and proactive …

InfiniVAN Inc., a Japanese-affiliated telecommunications company, and Royal Cable Vision Corporation, a fiber home internet provider, entered into a strategic partnership that establishes a new benchmark in digital infrastructure. Under the Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement, Royal Cable Vision Corporation will tap InfiniVAN’s Microduct Tube within the facility, a configuration that creates a “triple threat” to the country’s long-standing internet issues, minimizing disruptions to infrastructure and provide on-the-go, continuous internet security. The agreement makes a trailblazing …