The Po family’s Century Pacific Food, Inc., one of the leading food companies in the Philippines, is cautiously optimistic about its prospects this year based on its performance in the first quarter and in 2024. “We’re already seeing signs of a better consumer environment as we enter 2025. So...
ILOILO CITY — An environmental coalition on Thursday lamented the lack of transparency in the waste-to-energy project of this city. The coalition called out the Iloilo City government for its joint venture agreement (JVA) with a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) for the Iloilo...
MPH's Makati Medical Center Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the Philippines’ largest hospital group and a subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is looking to acquire four or more hospitals this year. In an interview, MPH Vice Chairman and President...
China warned the Philippines anew on its alliance with the United States as it accused the two countries of stirring the tensions in the region amid the allies’ latest move to enhance military cooperation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes US Secretary of Defense Pete...
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived in the Philippines on Thursday night, March 27, and is set to meet with President Marcos and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives in the Philippines for a two-day working visit. (Photo from Amb....
The Philippines on Wednesday, March 26, welcomed the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ reaffirmation of their stance in the South China Sea that condemned China’s “illicit, provocative, coercive and dangerous actions.” G7 Foreign MInisters' meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec (Photo from Global...
The Philippines must “stop serving as other countries’ mouthpiece,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said amid the upcoming visit of United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, which is expected to boost Manila’s defense modernization program to better prepare itself should there be...
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), a subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), has launched a vegetable brand with the potential of introducing affordable market prices. More Veggies Please, sourced from the country’s largest greenhouse facility, Metro...
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), a subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is looking at the viability of venturing into large-scale production of strawberries and blueberries in the Cordilleras. In an interview, MPAV President Jovy I. Hernandez said,...
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit the Philippines next week as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the two countries’ partnership toward a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responds to questions from...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo believes that the Philippines and India can expect a “very bright future” in their relations owing to the increased cooperation in recent years in the fields of defense, maritime security, and information technology, among others....
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the importance of rule of law and multilateral cooperation in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a discussion with Raisina Young Fellows on Tuesday, March 18. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo...
