Only five companies from the Philippines made it to Forbes Asia’s 2025 Best Under A Billion list, which recognizes 200 top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Filipino companies in the list are led by Converge Information & Communications Technology...
It began simply as a personal passion for fitness and entrepreneurship. This passion has grown into The Bigway Group, a rapidly expanding organization led by 35-year-old Justinn Sze. At a young age, Sze has pioneered a diverse enterprise that spans the sports and fitness industry to the...
The World Bank Group’s (WBG) International Finance Corp. (IFC) is considering another round of investment financing support for Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), including for the property giant’s ongoing renovation and expansion of its flagship malls to make them “greener.” A World Bank document seen...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) is solidifying its dominance in the domestic food-grade coconut export industry with the acquisition of the Franklin Baker Group of Companies, hot on the heels of its recent stake in Axelum Resources Corp. In a statement, MPAV said it...
In the recent Mid-Year Report by Lobien Realty Group (LRG), Associate Director and Chief Markets Officer Steph Ng projected that the Philippine warehousing market is expected to grow from $420 million by the end of 2025 to $680 million by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate of 54.2 percent....
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) is ramping up its efforts to build more renewable energy (RE) projects beyond hydropower assets. In an ambush interview, SNAP President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joseph Yu said that there are more projects in the pipeline, which hold less than 300 megawatts...
Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) welcomed the state-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) as its anchor investor after the fund acquired ₱500-million worth of shares from the Antonio family through a block sale. In a statement, the firm said the acquisition of a strategic stake from...
Lessandra, the newest residential brand from the Villar Group, officially launched with a renewed commitment to make quality homeownership more accessible. During its grand event, “Live Up with Lessandra,” the brand introduced not only a fresh lineup of developments, but also a reimagined...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has acquired a 6.37 percent stake in real estate firm Century Properties Group Inc. from the Antonio family for ₱500 million. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CPG said its majority shareholder Century Properties Inc. has sold a total of...
In its recent annual mid-year briefing, Lobien Realty Group (LRG) discussed the market outlook and updated data in the real estate industry on July 9, 2025, at Spaces in World Plaza, BCG. In her presentation, LRG chief executive Shiela Lobien recognized that the Metro Manila office market’s...
The country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are optimistic towards a stronger performance this year, including higher revenue and tapping more customers, following weaker results last year, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). BCG, a global consulting firm,...
The Ayala Group recently welcomed 100 students to a transformative internship program that aims to help them thrive in their professional lives. The Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP) is a six-week journey that combines real-world experience with an opportunity for interns to find their...
