The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has thrown its support behind the Tour of Luzon which returns after years of hiatus starting on Thursday, April 24, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. “The revival of this very popular cycling event in the country can foster sports...
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the flagship of the Sy family, has kicked off its massive ₱60 billion share buy-back program by scooping out 60,000 shares worth ₱48.55 million from the open market from March 19 to March 20, 2025. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it...
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the flagship of the Sy-led SM Group, is optimistic about the Philippines’ growth momentum, reaffirming its commitment to the economy’s future. In recent interviews on CNBC and Bloomberg, SM Executive Vice President for Treasury, Finance, and Planning Erwin G. Pato...
Erwin G. Pato, Executive Vice President for Treasury, Finance, and Planning at SM Investments SM Investments Corp., the flagship of the Sy family’s SM Group, reported that it continues to strengthen its market leadership with sustained growth across key sectors, including retail, banking,...
Sy-led conglomerate SM Investments Corporation’s successful issuance of $500 million five-year bonds in 2024 has been awarded the “Philippine Capital Market Deal of the Year” by International Financing Review Asia (IFR Asia). IFR Asia cited SM Investments’ return to the US dollar bond...
Manila-based artist Pato presents his 'Super Prends' collection Country leaders, in many ways, are like superheroes—or ideally, at least. They protect and lead people, they have powers embedded in their jobs, and many believe in them. Assuming a role in the nation's government, however, comes...
The members of the national rowing team, headed by its president Patrick Gregorio (third from left), pose for a photo during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum last January 2020. Philippine Rowing Association President Patrick Gregorio said plans are underway to put up a regional...
