DMCI profit jumped 26% in the first half to P11.4B

MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Holdings Inc. grew its first-half earnings by 26 percent to P11.4 billion, buoyed by record contributions from its nickel mining business and a sharp reduction in losses from its cement operations. The Consunji-led conglomerate said on Friday its consolidated net income for the January-to-June period climbed from P9 billion a year ago,