DigiPlus earnings steady at P12.6B despite regulatory woes

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported a net income of P12.6 billion in 2025, flat from the P12.58 billion recorded in the past year, as revenues grew despite the adverse impact of regulatory adjustments and shifting industry dynamics.

In a disclosure on Tuesday, the digital entertainment firm led by Eusebio Tanco said total revenues had risen by 12 percent to P84.2 billion in 2025, driven largely by strong performance in the first half of the year.

The company, which operates platforms such as BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, said its results reflected resilience despite regulatory changes and rising competition in the online gaming sector.

However, the company saw softer results in the final quarter of the year following tighter regulations on online gaming.

Fourth-quarter net income fell 36 percent year-on-year to P2.5 billion. Revenues reached P17.3 billion, down from P23.7 billion in the same quarter of 2024.

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, however, profitability improved. Net income rose 43 percent from P1.7 billion in the third quarter. Cash flow increased by 52 percent, reflecting tighter cost management and operational adjustments.

DigiPlus also remitted P34.6 billion in taxes and regulatory fees in 2025, highlighting its role as a major contributor to government revenues.

DigiPlus chair Eusebio Tanco said, “Despite a challenging and evolving industry landscape, DigiPlus delivered a resilient performance in 2025.”

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Tanco added that the company remained optimistic about its long-term growth prospects.

The board approved P3.8 billion in cash dividends, equivalent to 30 percent of full-year consolidated net income attributable to shareholders, or P0.83 per common share. The dividends will be paid on or before April 15 to shareholders on record as of April 1.

Beyond its core digital platforms, DigiPlus also began expanding into land-based entertainment.

In November 2025, the company subscribed to HK$1.6 billion (about P12 billion) worth of convertible notes issued by International Entertainment Corp., the operator of New Coast Hotel Manila, giving it the option to acquire a 53.89-percent stake in the Hong Kong-listed firm.