Smart Communications Inc. has made significant progress in its efforts to expand mobile coverage in the country through satellite connectivity after completing tests that demonstrated its reliability despite the impact of storms and other disasters. Smart said in a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 19,...
Epson Precision Philippines Inc. (EPPI) is investing over ₱40 million to expand its Batangas manufacturing footprint beyond precision printing and into robotics, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a statement, the investment promotion agency said PEZA Director General...
BellaVita Land Corp., the socialized housing unit of real estate developer Ayala Land Inc., handed over the first 110 homes to municipal employees in Naga City as part of a 1,011-unit residential development. The initial handover at the BellaVita Naga property in Barangay Pacol marks the start of a...
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) received the Gold Award in the Transformation Category at the 2026 ESG Edge Impact Awards for its SM Waste Free Future initiative. The Transformation Category celebrates businesses and organizations that have significantly improved and evolved overall...
While still waiting for regulatory approval for its fifth wave of asset infusions from sponsor, Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corp., real estate investment trust (REIT) MREIT Inc. is already eyeing prime assets from Uptown BGC and hotels from Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) for Wave 6, which will...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is studying tycoon Ramon Ang’s acquisition of a minority stake in Lopez Inc. to evaluate potential breaches of anti-competitive safeguards and statutory ownership limits in the power sector. The regulatory review follows Ang’s buy-in to the holding...
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is setting its sights on Southern Luzon to build its largest data center yet, with an operational capacity of at least 100 megawatts (MW), as it looks to capture growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). PLDT’s data center arm, VITRO Inc., is exploring...
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is shifting its focus toward expanding recurring revenue streams as persistent macroeconomic headwinds weigh on the property market through next year. John Nai Peng C. Ong, SM Prime chief finance officer, said the Sy-led developer plans to lean more heavily on stable...
Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is pushing for a national policy to establish underground conduit infrastructure as the standard for network expansion in the country, effectively phasing out traditional overhead lines prone to cable theft and accidental cuts. In a statement, Globe said...
Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) reported a 45-percent year-on-year increase in net income to ₱212.2 million for the first half of 2026, while second-quarter earnings for the year rose by 40.3 percent. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) last week, MRSGI said...
If you are looking for your first vehicle, or perhaps a vehicle to use for your business, you might want to consider visiting your bank. Banks, like CBS, are often overlooked as an option when it comes to car purchases. But at each bank, there are great deals to be had. All you need to do is ask....
So, it has finally happened. After months of speculation, the Viva HotBabes are officially getting back together. And in grand fashion too. VAA Live Inc. announced “BULAKLAK: Viva HotBabes Reunion Concert” on Friday, August 14, via a poster reveal on social media. The poster features Maui...
