The ambassadors of Japan and Australia expressed their support to and said they are looking forward to the naval drills to be conducted by the Philippines, United States, Japan, and Australia on Sunday, April 7, which are meant to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Armed...
The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region on Friday, April 5, raised concerns regarding measles and pertussis. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region Director Dr. Saia Ma'u Piukala and Communications Manager Olivia Lawe-Davies hold a press conference at WHO Western...
As an integral part of the inaugural dialogue on the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) underpinned by the Japanese and Philippine governments, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed a preliminary deal with three Philippine conglomerates for the development of projects...
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier and a member of the Gokongwei Group, reported a sharp turnaround in 2023 with a net income of P7.9 billion from a net loss of P14 billion in 2022 as it benefited from a full year of revenge travel. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
Erickson Y. Manzano, president and CEO, Landco Pacific Corporation; Arch. Ernesto Zabarte, director of architecture, Broadway Malyan; Former Chief justice Hon. Artemio Panganiban, lead independent director of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation; Marycris Panganiban, chief finance officer, Landco;...
The Campos family’s Del Monte Pacific Limited expects to deliver higher branded revenue growth in its fiscal year ending April 2024 (FY2024) even as it incurred a loss in the first nine months (May 2023 to January 2024) and plans to close two US plants to improve margins. In a disclosure to the...
TORONTO – The Canadian government is preparing to send a trade mission to the Philippines by the end of this year and that shall provide a strapping venue for their investors to explore opportunities for capital infusion into green technology ventures, agri-business as well as prospects in the...
Maynilad Water Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), in partnership with DMCI Holdings and Marubeni Corporation, is planning to issue bonds worth up to P15 billion. Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) said it has assigned the highest Issue...
Admiral John Aquilino (left), commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, gestures while General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, listens during their meeting at Camp Aguinalo in Quezon City on March 12, 2024. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines...
The Po family-controlled Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF), one of the leading food companies in the Philippines, is investing $40 million (P2.22 billion) to increase coconut water production capacity after bagging a fresh contract from The Vita Coco Company Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
President Marcos said the Philippines was able to set the "right tone" for regional discussions this year during his participation in the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victoria...
Recently-delisted conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corporation expects to continue posting double digit growth this year after it reported a 90 percent surge in consolidated net income to a record P19.9 billion last year from P10.5 billion in 2022. MPIC Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V....
