Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, is confident that its growth trajectory remains intact, credit to a diversified investment portfolio that keeps it resilient against ongoing geopolitical challenges. “We entered 2026 with a strong balance sheet and...
President Marcos wished United States President Donald Trump happiness, good health, and success on his birthday. Marcos took to social media his birthday greeting for his American counterpart on Monday, June 15. "Happy Birthday, President Trump. On behalf of the Filipino people, I wish you good...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has received an invitation to join the Oneworld Alliance, a move that will integrate the country’s flag carrier into the global network spanning nearly 1,000 destinations. The announcement was made Saturday, June 6, at the International Air Transport Association Annual...
One of the most remarkable things about “Fête de la Musique” is how little it asks of its audience. No ticket. No dress code. No membership. No invitation. Everyone is invited to simply show up. For more than three decades in the Philippines, that simple premise has helped transform what began...
Global commercial laundry giant Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) is shifting its focus toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, with a strategic emphasis on expanding its footprint in the Philippine laundromat market over the coming months. To mark this regional push, select members of the ASEAN...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew L. Tan, delivered a six-percent growth in net income to ₱7.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026 from the normalized profit of ₱7.4 billion in the same period last year due to higher earnings from its property and spirits...
The Philippines’ largest fintech industry group is backing the proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to transfer regulatory oversight of lending and financing companies to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Lito Villanueva, FinTech Alliance PH founding chairman, said the...
The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) is calling on the government to establish a dedicated incentive framework for micro- and small-scale solar installers to lower costs and sideline the growing “informal” market of non-compliant providers. In a statement on Wednesday, May...
ILOILO CITY – The Panay Consumers Alliance (PCA) has urged the Iloilo City government under Mayor Raisa Treñas to address basic rights prior to becoming a “Human Rights City.” “It must go beyond declarations. It must be grounded in the conditions of the people, including those whose...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reminded the public to verify the registration and authority of financing and lending companies, including their online lending platforms, prior to doing business with them amid the proliferation of scammers pretending to be lenders. This comes as the...
A multi-sector alliance endorsed on Wednesday, April 29, the Duterte–Singson tandem and launched the “Sara–Chavit 2028” nationwide caravan to rally support for the 2028 national and local elections. The coalition, composed of civic groups, business leaders, religious organizations, members...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.’s (RCBC) executive called for an overhaul of regulatory frameworks across Asia, urging authorities to move from static oversight to an active partnership model to accelerate digital financial inclusion. Speaking at the Money20/20 Asia conference in...
