Metro Pacific exploring purchase of Ayala Corp.’s LRT-1 stake
Back in mid-January, news broke that Ayala Corp. was looking to sell its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. to the Villar Group, but that AC’s co-investor, Metro Pacific Investments, had the right of first refusal under its shareholders agreement......»»
Ayala Corp. is interested in selling LRT-1 stake to Villar Group
Bilyonaryo is reporting from a source that Ayala Corp. is interested in selling its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. to Manny Villar, but that Metro Pacific Investments, AC’s co-investor in LRMC, has a right of first refusal......»»
MPIC to pursue buyout of Ayala stake in LRT-1
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. plans to buy out the 35 percent stake of the Ayalas in the operator of Light Rail Transit Line 1 to beef up MPIC’s portfolio for its eventual bid for other railways......»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
Ayala Corp. impacted by Mitsubishi’s discount stake sale
Ayala Corp shares were down as much as 5.7% yesterday on news that Mitsubishi Corp. has started a process to sell 8.6 million AC common shares at a 7% to 9% discount to Wednesday’s P696/share close......»»
The biggest infra company
San Miguel Corp. president and CEO Ramon S. Ang and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. chair, president and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan are talking to merge their respective tollways operations – SMC Tollways (under San Miguel Infrastructure Holdings) and Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. MPIC......»»
ACEN inks power purchase deal with Australian firm
A subsidiary of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. and SmartestEnergy Australia have signed an eight-year power purchase agreement to offtake renewable electricity generated from its solar project......»»
Mga babae libre sa MRT-3, LRT-2 sa pagdiriwang ng ‘Women’s Day’
GOOD news sa mga kababaihan na sumasakay ng tren! Magkakaroon kayo ng libreng sakay sa Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) at Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) sa darating na Biyernes, March 8. Ito ay para sa pagdiriwang ng “International Women’s Day.” Ang schedule ng “free rides” ay simula 7:00 a.m. hanggang 9:00 a.m.,.....»»
You’re Regretting Your Most Recent Purchase – Now What?
Admit it, as we’ve all been there – that sinking feeling of regret that washes over us after making a purchase we thought we really needed (wanted), leaving us questioning our decisions and grappling with a sense of buyer’s remorse. Whether it’s a spontaneous splurge or a carefully considered purchase – one you’ve slept on, […].....»»
Mandaue City councilor questions plan to purchase P4M van
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A Mandaue City councilor has questioned the plan to purchase a P4 million coaster van for the Mandaue Investment Promotions Tourism Action Center (MIPTAC). On Monday, March 11, 2024, the councilors passed on second reading a proposed ordinance authorizing Mayor Jonas Cortes to purchase one unit of a 29-seater coaster amounting.....»»
Ayala Corp. raises P6 million from tACbo
Ayala Corp., through Ayala Foundation, raised P6 million from a running event it organized as part of its 190th anniversary......»»
MPTC to sell stake in Vietnam firm
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) will sell its Vietnam operations for at least P4 billion to simplify its business structure in preparation for the possible merger with the toll road operations of San Miguel Corp. (SMC)......»»
MGreen hikes stake in SPNEC
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Meralco Powergen Corp., has raised its stake in integrated solar developer SP New Energy Corp......»»
54 buses to offset LRT-1 shutdown for Cavite extension, Holy Week
The Department of Transportation will be deploying passenger buses starting Wednesday to offset the shutdown of LRT-1 operations during the Holy Week and in preparation for the opening of five new stations this year......»»
Student hurt in fall from LRT-1 platform
A 17-year-old college student was injured after he fell from the platform bay of a Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) station in Quezon City on Thursday......»»
'tACbo raises PhP6 million for Ayala Foundation’s education programs
MANILA – Runners, fitness enthusiasts, and education advocates banded together to raise at least PhP6 million for Ayala Foundation’s education programs as they participated in tACbo, the biggest running event in Metro Manila this January. Organized by Ayala Corporation to kick off its 190th anniversary, tACbo attracted as many as 6,000 participants in 21K, 10K, […].....»»
Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
Ayala lists investment priorities
Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate, will continue to invest in sectors that would help address society’s pain points, its chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said yesterday......»»
Metro Pacific doubles net earnings in 2023
Pangilinan-led conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is investing P140 billion for capital expenditures in its first full year as a private company, picking up confidence from its performance in 2023......»»
Metro Pacific charts stronger growth path
Conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is charting a stronger growth path on its first year back as a private company following its delisting from the stock market late last year......»»
MRC Allied buys 31% stake in Rappler
MRC Allied disclosed that it has agreed to purchase the entirety of Dolphin Fire Group’s 31.2% interest in Rappler Holdings Corp, which is the parent company of the Rappler news company......»»