SM Investments Corporation (SM) is calling on business leaders across the ASEAN region to adopt sustainable business practices during the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit 2021. To be held on Oct. 21 and 22, the E-Summit will have the theme “Leaving No One Behind:...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said on Tuesday, Oct. 5, that he has always been transparent about his financial standing amid reports on his alleged unlisted offshore company. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade (Ali Vicoy / File Photo / MANILA BULLETIN) In a...
SM Markets, the supermarket business of SM Investments Corporation, is expanding its presence only to serve more communities around the country. SM Markets Online, via https://smmarkets.ph/ is currently available in 70 branches in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao and key cities in Luzon and Visayas. SM...
MyTown, the co-living brand owned by Philippines Urban Living Solutions (PULS) with SM Investments Corporation as majority shareholder, reported that it has boosted its corporate clientele by 70 percent during the pandemic. In a statement, the firm said this comes as it continued to expand its...
SM Retail, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corp., is continuing the expansion of Pet Express on growing demand for pet companionship during this pandemic. In a statement Friday, Sept. 24, SM Retail said it is opening three stores this year. “In the wake of hard lockdowns, the need for pet...
Edward S. Go (photo from ADMU facebook page) Edward S. Go, a director in several companies under the MVP Group, passed away at the age of 83. Go was one of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s independent directors. He also held several positions in other companies; chairman of the Board at Hyundai...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has encouraged the government to review and adjust foreign investments policies that are deemed "unsuited" to the present needs of the agriculture sector in the country. DA Secretary William Dar (Photo courtesy of DA) Speaking during the virtual...
SM Investment Corporation reported that its broad vaccination efforts have intensified in solid support of national recovery. In a statement, the conglomerate said the health and safety of its workforce remain paramount with about 94 percent of eligible SM employees vaccinated to date and growing....
To further enhance the ease of doing business especially during this time of pandemic, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority(PEZA) has launched its online payment service for its clients. PEZA Director General Charito B. Plaza signed a memorandum of agreement with MyEG Philippines Inc. CEO Ann...
To future-proof itself, integrated logistics and transportation firm 2GO is investing P150 million to digitize and automate its operations, the company today ( September 15) announced. Logistics_2GO Automated sorting machines in its hub facilities will now process more than 140,000 parcels a day,...
Philippine Ambassador to Prague Ombra Jainal has called on Czech investors to take a look at the Philippines' positive business outlook being one of the top emerging economies and countries for investments in the region amid the ongoing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Philippine Ambassador to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted more people, now including younger ones at the age of 15 to 25, to save and invest in order to deal with their top fears and concerns these days – which include running out of money, getting sick, losing their lives or their loved ones, declining mental health,...
