Alsons posts 15% rise in Q1 net income

MANILA, Philippines – Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. grew its first-quarter net income by 15 percent to P543 million as strong electricity demand in Mindanao lifted revenues despite global volatility.   In a disclosure on Friday, the Alcantara-led listed firm said net income attributable to the parent company jumped 64 percent to P223 million from P137 million a