The brown taipan, Manuel B. Villar Jr., who recently disclosed that one of his real estate companies earned ₱1 trillion, is back as the Philippines’ richest man, after being briefly replaced by port and gaming magnate Enrique K. Razon Jr., as ranked by Forbes Magazine. There are 15 Filipinos in...
Ayala Corporation and San Miguel Corporation led 29 Philippine conglomerates and businesses that made it to Time magazine and Statista’s inaugural 500 Best Companies in Asia-Pacific for 2025. The ranking of 500 of the Asia-Pacific’s best companies by Time and Statista is based on a formula of...
Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, the newly appointed president of Megaworld Corporation, has been recognized as one of the world's most influential women by Forbes magazine. Gutierrez-Alfonso, who assumed leadership of Megaworld in June 2024, has quickly made her mark on the company, according to Forbes....
Only one Filipina made it to Forbes Magazine’s Asia Power Businesswomen list which features 20 industry veterans who set precedent by becoming the first women to step into top leadership roles at their companies. Megaworld Corporation’s new president Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso joined other...
For Filipino farmers, calamities such as typhoons, floods, pests, and diseases are harsh realities that threaten their livelihoods. This makes it crucial for them to have protection against these unforeseen disasters. This is where the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) steps in....
Agriculture engineer Jose Emie Siojo is recognized for his pioneering work in introducing advanced greenhouse technologies to the Philippines. Yet as he pushes farmers toward modernization, he emphasizes a crucial piece of advice for aspiring farmers: identify your market first before going into...
Thirteen companies from the Philippines have earned recognition in TIME's 2024 World's Best Companies list, underscoring their strong performance and resilience in a competitive global marketplace. Compiled by Statista in partnership with TIME, the list evaluated 1,000 companies worldwide based on...
Lakbay Magazine, a premier publication dedicated to the vibrant tourism and hospitality industry of the Philippines and the world, held its official launch on July 8, 2024 at Hotel Lucky Chinatown in historic Binondo, also the new home of Lakbay Magazine. Lakbay Magazine Office, GF Hotel Lucky...
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation emerged as the leader among 38 Philippine firms in terms of revenues and as the only one among the top 10 in the first Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list. “The Fortune Southeast Asia 500 debuts right as global business is starting...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Rep. Villafuerte's office, MANILA BULLETIN Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte was anything but surprised with President Marcos'...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) President Marcos' inclusion in TIME Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2024 is proof that the international community is beginning to "recognize the Philippines"....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Members of the “Young Guns” bloc in the House of Representatives gave their congratulatory remarks to President Marcos for being featured in the “100 Most Influential People of...
