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Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is a leading Philippine company recognized for its workplace culture and business expansion, having been listed among Fortune's Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia. However, it has also faced scrutiny over a wastewater spill in the Tañon Strait, prompting an investigation by the Malacañang. URC continues to expand its regional presence, recently appointing Karen Ong as its new Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth in Southeast Asia.

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Tue, December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Six PH firms make it to Fortune's best companies in SE Asia list

Six Philippine companies were recognized in the first-ever Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For-Southeast Asia list.

Wed, November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Palace probes URC wastewater spill affecting 400 hectares in Tañon Strait

Malacañang is investigating Universal Robina Corporation (URC) for a wastewater spill that affected 400 hectares in the Tañon Strait, one of the country's largest marine protected areas.

Wed, July 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM

URC appoints Karen Ong as new CMO for SEA expansion

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has appointed Karen Ong as its new Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead its expansion in Southeast Asia.

Mon, June 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Meralco's Vantage Energy to power 35 Gokongwei Group properties

Vantage Energy, a retail electricity supplier owned by Meralco, will power 35 Gokongwei Group properties nationwide.

Mon, June 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM

MPower renews deal with Gokongwei Group

MPower, the retail electricity supply arm of Meralco, has renewed its energy supply agreement with the Gokongwei Group, significantly expanding its coverage to include more major facilities of the conglomerate throughout Luzon.

Wed, May 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM

JG Summit Q1 earnings plunge 61% on petrochemical losses

JG Summit Holdings Inc. reported a 61% plunge in its first-quarter earnings to P4.3 billion, primarily due to losses at its petrochemicals unit.

Thu, May 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM

URC Q1 net income drops 2% amid forex headwinds

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) reported a 2% decline in its first-quarter net income to P4.3 billion, primarily due to higher foreign exchange gains in the previous year.

Mon, April 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM

PSEi slightly up amid lackluster trading

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) saw a slight increase of 0.04 percent, closing at 6,252.19 points on Tuesday, following a decline the previous day.

Wed, April 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM

PSEi climbs 1.79% on Trump's tariff hints

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose by 1.79 percent, or 110.27 points, to settle at 6,268.75 on Friday, driven by US President Trump's hints of easing tariffs on China.

Mon, March 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM

URC net income dips 2% to P12.5 billion in 2024

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) reported a 2% decrease in net income to P12.5 billion in 2024.