Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Philippines, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Philippines AirAsia launched a new link between Manila (MNL) and Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) on 22 April. The 2,200-kilometre connection will link the capital cities of the Philippines and Thailand with daily flights operated by A320s. There is no direct…
For the first time, Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific passed the globally recognized safety audit of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “Cebu Pacific has achieved full compliance with IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), joining a roster of 429…
The latest Philippines franchise business matching event is scheduled for Manila in May. Organised by VF Franchise Consulting on May 14 at the Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event will showcase leading international franchise brands from…
Cebu Pacific will cancel its flights to and from Caticlan and Kalibo over the 6-month period that Boracay Island, the world-famous tourist destination, will be closed. The airline made the announcement close to midnight of Thursday, April 5, a few hours after…
Cebu Air operator of the country’s largest carrier Cebu Pacific, said net income in 2017 dropped by 18.9 percent to P7.91 billion from P9.75 billion in 2016 due to higher fuel prices and operating expenses. Operating expenses swelled by 16.6 percent to P57.90…
Kids are in for one of the best fun and learning experiences this summer as Jollibee welcomes them to the best summer activity – the Jollibee Kids Club Mini Managers Camp, happening until May 31, 2018. Through the six-day camp, kids aged 4-12 years old can…
AirAsia continues to expand its domestic network in Clark Airport in Pampanga with new flights between Clark and Cebu starting May 11, 2018. AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said their commitment is to make air travel more affordable,…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will mount nonstop flights to New York and India as well as boost its operations in Davao, Cebu, and Clark in Pampanga, as the flag carrier expects the arrival of 21 new planes by 2019. PAL, the country’s only 4-star airline, will…
Budget carrier Philippines AirAsia is enhancing its route with the introduction of a new one from Cebu to Shenzhen, China. Starting on May 9, AirAsia will fly daily directly between Cebu and Shenzhen, making that city its first Chinese destination out of the…
Smartphone shipments in the Philippines have declined 7% to approximately 15 million units in 2017, according to IDC. The research firm’s latest Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker and Asia/Pacific Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker also…
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has established an oversight committee to support his ongoing goal of attracting a third telco player into the market. The president has signed an administrative order establishing the committee, which will work to ensure…
Alfamart Philippines owner Sumber Alfaria Trijaya plans to add 150 more outlets to its present 400. The Indonesian convenience store’s president/director Hans Prawiraafter says a deal for financing has been signed with Standard Chartered Bank in Jakarta. He…
After launching last year, online grocery- and food-delivery service Honestbee Philippines has set a goal of national expansion. Set up in Singapore in 2014, the concept soon spread to such neighbouring countries as Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong…
French handbag brand Longchamp Philippines has opened its fourth boutique, in Rustan’s Makati. Inspired by the brand’s Paris flagship along rue Saint-Honore, the new 65sqm store is decorated with modern interiors – lots of wood, leather and fabric, and rich…
Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee Foods Corporation has opened its first Toronto store to a queue of fans, some of them waiting up to eight hours. Its Canadian expansion comes as Filipino restaurants have been opening as well as a major grocery store catering…
Davao City’s renowned chocolate brand will give flavor to a new AirAsia Philippines in-flight meal – an addition to the carrier’s Asian menu. On Thursday, April 5, AirAsia Philippines revealed its roasted dalandan chicken with pimiento sauce. While considered…
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