AGI Jan-Sept profit rises 5% to P22.3B

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) grew its nine-month net income by 5 percent to P22.3 billion in 2026, driven by stronger brandy sales and higher leasing and hotel revenues, which boosted earnings in the third quarter. On Thursday, AGI said the increase was based on a year-earlier net income of P21.2 billion, after

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