Sarah ChenAutomotive
Toyota Trims Philippine Production Target to 60,000 Units
Laguna plant output fell 10 percent in the first eight months as commercial vehicle demand dropped across the domestic market.
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Minjun ParkFood
Hikiniku to Come Opens Second Manila Store at SM Megamall
Local franchise operator The Standard Group prepares a third Philippine location for 2027 following the launch at SM Megamall.
Minjun ParkFashion
Korea’s Born to Stand Out Opens First Southeast Asia Store in Makati
Local distributor Scent & Beauté brings the niche Seoul fragrance house to Ayala Malls Glorietta 4 with full perfume, body and home lines.
Rajiv MenonFood
Robinsons Retail Opens First Panglao Supermarket in Island Push
The Bohol store adds to a food network that generated 125.8 billion pesos in 2025 sales while holding just 81 stores across Visayas and Mindanao.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
Cellboy Deploys Anchanto Software Across More Than 200 Stores
The 17-year-old Philippine gadget chain is replacing manual inventory reconciliations with a cloud-based order management system.
Maria SantosReal Estate
SM Supermalls Shifts Tenant Mix to 30 Percent Dining as First-Half Revenue Reaches P41.8B
The Philippine mall giant is replacing traditional retail space with experiential leisure and food outlets under a five-year overhaul aimed at Gen Z shoppers.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Philippine Regulator Clears GCash Parent Mynt for $1.48 Billion IPO
The Philippine SEC approved a reduced 12 percent initial public float based on an expected $10.71 billion market capitalization.
Aiko TanakaFood
Ice Cream and Food Drive 45 Percent Surge in Philippine Convenience Store Sales
Personal care spending recorded the fastest category growth as convenience store penetration expanded to 18.5 percent of Filipino households.
Sarah ChenFinance
Alipay+ Links to QR Ph to Connect 2.5 Million Philippine Merchants to Global Wallets
Foreign visitors in the Philippines can now scan local QR Ph codes using their domestic banking apps and e-wallets through Ant International’s gateway.
Minjun ParkFood
Jollibee to List 7,251-Store International Unit in Hong Kong
Shares in the Manila-listed restaurant giant rose 1.87 per cent after the company scrapped a planned US float to pursue an Asian listing.
Aiko TanakaTelecom
Eastern Communications Targets Regional Enterprise Deals at BATIC 2026
The 150-year-old Philippine carrier pitched cross-border connectivity and enterprise services to international partners in Bali.
Minjun ParkFashion
Okada Manila and Dior Lead Philippine Customer Service Rankings
A nationwide benchmark of 90,000 consumer evaluations across 78 categories placed luxury retail and hospitality operators at the top of customer satisfaction scores.
Maria SantosTelecom
Southeast Asia Targets USD 11 Billion Subsea Cable Expansion for Route Redundancy
Intra-Asian undersea cable links will increase from 14 to 19 by 2035 as regional hubs diversify traffic routes away from contested maritime corridors.
Sarah ChenTelecom
Philippine Telcos Commit over USD 2.2 Billion in 2026 Capital Spending
PLDT, Globe Telecom and Converge ICT lead spending plans that could reach USD 2.45 billion once DITO Telecommunity finalises its budget.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Philippine Airlines Adds Cats to Domestic In-Cabin Flights for 2,500 Pesos
Passengers can now carry small cats under the seat on local routes, subject to a 10-kilogram weight cap and strict health paperwork.
Rajiv MenonStartups
Lumio Solar Raises US$900,000 for Plug-and-Play Solar Appliances
Climate venture builder 100×100 led the pre-seed round to expand distribution of standalone solar equipment across Central Luzon and Metro Manila.
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