The Palawan Group of Companies recently celebrated a milestone, marking four decades of service with an engaging Partners’ Night on August 5 and 6, 2025, at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Quezon City. This two-day event was more than just a gala; it was an…
Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corp., a prominent player in the Sy family business empire, has announced its strategic decision to exit the data centre sector. The company plans to divest its interest in YCO Global Cloud Centres, a move that has…
In a significant move towards fostering regional economic collaboration, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bank Indonesia (BI), and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have unveiled an expanded framework for local currency transactions. This initiative aims to facilitate…
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, are stepping into the future of connectivity with the recent testing of Radisys’ Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology. This innovative solution aims to transform internet access in areas where installing…
Japanese retail giant ABC-Mart is set to make its first appearance in the Philippines with the opening of a store in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila, scheduled for September. This marks the corporate expansion of the company into a second market in the…
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) has recently undergone a rebranding effort, now going by Jollibee Group, with an eye on further global expansion. Rebranding for Global Growth Despite retaining its legal entity as JFC, the firm has announced that this…
UnionBank of the Philippines is making waves in the banking sector after its strategic acquisition of Citibank’s consumer banking operations in the country. In just nine months, the bank has successfully integrated Citibank’s IT systems and unveiled a new…
Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the entity managing 7-Eleven stores in the Philippines, has its sights set on bolstering its network to a landmark 5000 stores across the nation by the next year. On Track for Expansion Providing an update at a press…
Banana Sisters, a South Korean legwear brand, has broadened its global presence by launching its second international flagship store in the SM Mall of Asia. This move forms part of the company’s broader expansion plan in Southeast Asia. The new retail outlet…
Philippine Seven Corp (PSC), the company that operates 7-Eleven stores domestically, has plans to significantly increase the number of outlets across the country by next year. The ambitious goal is to expand their current network to an impressive 5000 branch…
Globe Telecom is set to revolutionize its energy sourcing by transitioning more than 3,000 cell sites in Metro Manila and the Calabarzon region to renewable energy by 2028. This ambitious initiative aims to eliminate approximately 5.5 million kilograms of…
As the digital economy rapidly transforms industries across Southeast Asia, the Philippines is strategically positioning itself to become a pivotal hub for innovation, data, and connectivity. With soaring digital consumption and an advantageous location, the…
Popeyes, the renowned American fast food brand, has initiated its franchise program in the Philippines. This move comes in the wake of the country’s stellar performance, making it the leading global market for Popeyes in terms of transactions, as reported by…
PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), the lifestyle and retail subsidiary of Thailand’s PTT Group, has announced a record-breaking financial performance for the first quarter of this year. This success is largely attributable to its leading brand Cafe Amazon,…
Chagee: The Chinese Tea Brand Poised to Enter Philippine Market Chagee, a renowned Chinese tea brand, is poised to infiltrate the Philippine market. This expansion is earmarked for August, with three branches slated for unveiling in Metro Manila. The fresh…
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), are joining forces with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in an ambitious effort to enhance digital literacy among Filipinos, with a particular focus on…