British banking giant HSBC is now leaning toward back-to-back jumbo interest rate hikes that could lift policy rates to six percent, as signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions remain muted—potentially forcing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to add another layer to its...
Positioning itself beyond commercial storytelling, Rein Entertainment is pursuing projects that confront urgent social realities, with its latest series turning to one of the country’s most contentious issues: the drug war. Reflecting that direction is "Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence," now in...
Rumors don’t wait. And in showbiz, they spread even faster when something unexpected happens. That’s exactly what unfolded when Sarah Geronimo suddenly pulled out of the Aurora Music Festival 2026 just hours before her scheduled performance. The timing raised eyebrows: she had reportedly...
Sarah Geronimo delivered an inspiring message to BINI following the group’s historic win at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music, praising them for carrying the “courage and hope” of Filipino music onto the global stage. In a statement reported by Billboard Philippines, the Popstar Royalty...
Marking another milestone as the second Filipino artist to receive the Global Force Award, the nation’s girl group BINI expressed pride and gratitude for the recognition as they continue to represent Filipino talent on the international stage. The Billboard Women in Music Awards 2026 was held on...
DoubleDragon Corp. expects its hospitality subsidiary to reach a record number of room openings this year, as the company aggressively expands its “condotel” model in the Philippines and into international markets including Spain and Japan. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
While Asian currencies have been on a modest decline since Middle East tensions flared up, Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. said the Philippine peso was the biggest loser among regional currencies, given the domestic economy’s high exposure to imported oil. Separately, think tank Capital...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment vehicle of billionaire Andrew Tan, reported a record net income last year, as gains from its real estate and leisure units helped offset the decline in consolidated revenue following the deconsolidation of its McDonald’s local franchise. In a...
Cavite is emerging as a key hub for business, logistics, and investment, driven by the steady rise of large-scale developments. Improvements are accelerating, with new logistics facilities reinforcing its role in supporting expanding operations through advanced systems, worker-focused spaces, and...
Federal Land NRE Global Inc. (FNG), a joint venture (JV) between GT Capital Holdings Inc.’s Federal Land Inc. and Japan ’s Nomura Real Estate Development Co., is unfazed by the Iran situation and intends to invest more this year, although new launches may wait for the environment to calm...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is locking in long-term renewable energy (RE) contracts for its data center operations, moves intended to insulate the company from volatile power costs while meeting the intensifying electricity demands of the digital economy. The telecommunications giant said its...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Sunday, April 19, lauded P-Pop group BINI and Sophia Laforteza of Katseye for raising the Philippine flag at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking a milestone for Filipino talent on the global stage. In a statement, the DOT congratulated the...
