Long before Muntinlupa became one of Metro Manila’s most connected cities, Susana Heights Village had already made its mark as a serene community along the South Luzon Expressway. For decades, it stood as a quiet witness to the south’s steady rise, its name synonymous with familiarity and...
If you’ve spent any time in the Philippines, you know Mang Inasal isn’t just a fast-food restaurant, it’s a cultural fixture and the go-to spot for Filipinos craving that signature combination of smoky, sweet, and savory grilled chicken and unlimited rice. The restaurant was founded in...
Century Properties Group is doubling down on affordable housing, with its subsidiary PHirst Park Homes Inc. (PPHI) earmarking ₱8.39 billion to develop 13,150 new housing units designed to meet the rising demand driven by the country’s housing backlog. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
The Po family is consolidating its business empire, using their holding company, Zephryn Holdings Inc., to acquire a controlling 45.7 percent stake in investment arm Century Pacific Group Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CPGI subsidiaries Century Pacific Food Inc. and...
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) received its fourth Golden Arrow Award in a row, improving to a 4-arrow recognition after scoring 105.52 out of 130 in the 2024 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS). The assessment measures a publicly-listed company’s performance with respect to the...
The merger of two businesses is typically driven by the desire to improve efficiency, aiming for better customer service and, of course, greater growth potential. This aspiration has been realized by business stalwarts Ramon “RSA” S. Ang, president and chief executive officer of diversified San...
Spirits and real estate billionaire Andrew Tan has begun transferring ₱1.83 billion worth of Emperador Inc. shares to his holding company, Alliance Global Group Inc., locking in a roughly 16 percent gain on the stake he acquired in May and June. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
Anastacio R. Martirez has resigned as Chief Operating Officer of Smart Communications Inc., effective Oct. 21, following an internal investigation into employee complaints regarding workplace culture, according to a report by news website InsiderPH, citing an internal memo from PLDT Inc. Chairman...
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported that its Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) brand has opened its first in Hulhumalé, Maldives, marking another step in its growing international presence. CBTL is the Jollibee Group’s flagship brand for coffee and tea, and it now has over 1,200 locations across more than...
When Christopher Jaime T. Lichauco eats out, his wife knows what’s coming. “My wife always gets mad at me because it embarrasses her,” he said, smiling. “Whenever I’m in a restaurant, I ask the waiter or waitress where they live, to know if they’re Maynilad customers. If they are...
Recognizing the region’s role as a key driver of the nation’s economy, the Aboitiz Group is integrating key projects in housing, industry, food, and infrastructure across Central Luzon. The conglomerate envisions Central Luzon as a region of resilience and prosperity, advancing growth for...
The debate continues on the extent of the damage the flood control mess has inflicted on the market value of listed companies, with estimates of the loss ranging from a low of ₱185 billion to a high of ₱5 trillion. Admittedly, regardless of the exact figure, the anomalies plaguing the...
