Power biz boosted Semirara’s first-half bottom line

MANILA, Philippines — Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) saw its earnings in the first half rise by 2 percent, with its power business doing the heavy lifting amid weaker coal performance. The Consunji-led firm said on Wednesday that its net income went up to P8.58 billion from P8.42 billion a year ago. READ: Semirara