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BIZ BUZZ: Some billionaires a little bit poorer

The latest global billionaire tally from Forbes shows a familiar lineup of Filipino tycoons—but a…

BIZ BUZZ: LT firms got a lot of love in 2025

Two of tycoon Lucio Tan’s listed firms won a lot of love last year, making…

MVP cements control of SPNEC with 69% stake

Billionaire Manuel V. Pangilinan gained a stronger hold in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) after…

BIZ BUZZ: Nuclear dream alive and well

Tycoon Manuel Pangilinan isn’t letting go of his nuclear dreams for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco),…

Hans Sy feted as MAP 2025 ‘Management Person of the Year’

Business tycoon Hans Sy won the prestigious Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) 2025 “Management…

BIZ BUZZ: Balance between cost, service sought

A coalition representing various business sectors has urged regulators to study carefully the P34 billion…

BIZ BUZZ: Happy birthday, Mr. John

John Gokongwei Jr., founder of the Gokongwei Group, would have turned 99 yesterday, Aug. 11.…

BIZ BUZZ: Two tycoons troop to Trump HQ

President Marcos’ visit to Washington D.C. has been all about negotiating a better tariff deal.…

Congress-bound Leviste unloads stake in SPNEC

Businessman Leandro Legarda Leviste is divesting his stake in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) and…

Razon challenges tycoons’ energy play

Enrique Razon’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. could end up the leading natural gas producer in…