Petron Q1 profit drops amid Middle East tensions

Petron Corporation, the country’s largest oil firm and only remaining refiner, posted a net income of P1.8 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a sharp 56% decline compared to the same period last year.   The company attributed the drop in earnings primarily to reduced refinery production, which significantly impacted its overall output […]

AEV Holds ground in 2025 as power, banking, and food units drive earnings

AEV Holds ground in 2025 as power, banking, and food units drive earnings

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) reported a consolidated core net income of P25.5 billion for the year 2025, maintaining the same level recorded in 2024 as strong performances from its power, banking, and food businesses helped offset several one-time charges. In a statement released Thursday, the diversified conglomerate said its reported net income reached P18.3 […]