The vacancy rates of the Philippine retail market have been declining due to limited supply, the entry of foreign brands, the growth of F&B and fashion retailers, and innovative retail concepts. Research Director Joey Roi Bondoc discussed in detail the retail market performance at the recent...
Despite tougher competition and the entry of more than 550 new universities, over 30 Philippine universities earned spots in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026 — marking one of the country’s strongest performances yet in the prestigious regional list. The...
Shell is organizing summits to give auto industry entrepreneurs new business opportunities. Called the Shell Fast Track: Auto Workshop Business Summit, it brings together auto workshop owners, entrepreneurs, and Shell Helix partners to exchange insights, strengthen ties, and drive business growth...
McDonald’s Philippines triumphed at this year’s People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards by bagging the coveted Employer of the Year Award. This prestigious honor is given to a company demonstrating exceptional business and people management practices. McDonald 's...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, November 5, announced that it has officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act — marking a historic step toward ensuring that every Filipino has access to fast,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, November 5, said that more than 20,000 schools across 10 regions were affected by class suspensions due to the combined effects of Typhoon Tino and the shearline. Based on DepEd’s latest situation report, 20,681 schools suspended classes at the...
Mastercard Inc. has appointed Jason Crasto as its new country manager for the Philippines, placing a veteran with two decades of industry experience in charge of strategy and operations within one of Southeast Asia 's fastest-digitizing economies. Crasto will spearhead Mastercard’s...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, November 4, said it is working with other government agencies to establish a unified and timely protocol for class suspension announcements, emphasizing the need to balance student safety with the continuity of learning. In an inter-agency meeting...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) reported an eight percent dip in consolidated net income to ₱17.3 billion in the first nine months of the year, from ₱18.8 billion in the same period last year, as surge in third-quarter earnings was not enough to offset softness in the first half. In a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, November 4, said it continues to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to families and communities affected by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) — reaching thousands of people across several provinces as part of its nationwide emergency...
Progressive fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) has called on Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla to revoke Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 13, series of 2019, which it said authorized massive...
Ascott Philippines’ 25th anniversary celebrations and “Horizons” campaign. The ASR Caravan 2025 is also set to be the perfect opportunity to sign up as an ASR member to access a world of benefits, from enjoying member rates for year-round savings to having welcome vouchers and complimentary...
