The Lucio Tan Group’s (LTG) lender, Philippine National Bank (PNB), has entered into a strategic partnership with Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) through the signing of a loan facility agreement to boost financial support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The new loan facility...
Bulbophyllum placochilum J.J. Verm., a rare orchid species once believed to be extinct and previously known only from Borneo, has now been confirmed to occur in the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of its known geographic range. In a recently published study, researchers documented...
State-owned Philippine Guarantee Corp. (PHILGUARANTEE) has partnered with Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC), one of the fastest-growing financing institutions in the Philippines, to expand credit access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The strategic alliance...
The landmark collaboration with AdventEnergy marks Discovery Primea’s transition from the captive power market to the competitive retail electricity space to enhance its energy reliability and sustainability initiatives. Developed by JTKC Land and managed by Discovery Hospitality Corporation...
In a game fitting to inaugurate the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, University of Santo Tomas proved the future is now, overpowering seasoned Discovery, 82-67, on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Karylle Sierba stars for UST. (WMPBL) The league’s first-ever...
Hotels and resorts developer Discovery World Corporation (DWC) has started construction of Kip&Kin Siargao, its first venture into the country’s surfing capital. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said the project will be undertaken by its wholly-owned subsidiary...
Located in the bustling heart of Makati’s central business district, Discovery Primea offers guests more than just a place to stay. The hotel’s commitment to culinary excellence has become a defining feature, driven by the vision of its general manager, David Pardo de Ayala. During a recent...
A SLAB of Wolgang's Steakhouse's dry-aged USDA prime steak In 2024, steakhouses emerged as the culinary equivalent of samgyeopsal from previous years, dominating food trends in the Philippines. Over the course of the year, Manila Bulletin chronicled the openings and reinventions of numerous steak...
LAND HO! Give yourself a nice tan over by the beachshore and bask in the clear sea water For those who have fantasized about getting away from it all and finding solace in far-off destinations, one flight to Davao might be all it takes to scratch that itch. Off the coast of Davao del Norte,...
Upscale resort developer and operator Discovery World Corporation (DWC) is investing an additional P762.2 million for the expansion and development of its resorts and township properties in Palawan, Davao, and Siargao. In four disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), DWC said it...
After two-and-a-half years, resorts owner Discovery World Corporation (DWC) of the Tiu family has given up on its foray into the cryptocurrency and non-fungible token (NFT) space by selling its investment vehicle. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said its board of...
MARINE SPECTACLE The beachfront of Discovery Samal is the doorstep to the expanse and undulations of the gulf of Davao, where seacows and whale sharks, along with at least 10 species of toothed whales and dolphins, are seen quite often Why haven’t I heard of Samal Island before? It has all the...
