A survey conducted by Pulse Asia revealed that majority of Filipinos agreed to diplomatic measures and the removal of Chinese vessels from the West Philippine Sea to ease ongoing disputes. The survey, conducted nationwide from May 5 to 9, asked 1,200 respondents: “What should China do in order to...
Asia United Bank (AUB) is beefing up its information technology (IT) infrastructure, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), as it aims to be the local banking industry’s “digital partner of choice.” During the bank’s annual stockholders’ meeting, AUB President Manuel A....
Just a few short years after the first SM mall opened its doors, its founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s vision extended beyond one establishment. The chain of malls would come later. When SM City North EDSA opened in 1985, the vision was clear: people’s access to products is important but Filipinos’...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc., the Po family’s holding company for its restaurant businesses, still expects to grow its revenues and net income by “mid-teens” despite challenges posed by the higher interest and high inflation environment. Shakey’s President Vicente Gregorio During the...
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) reported that its board of directors has appointed former Energy, then Finance, Secretary Jose Isidro N. Camacho as its Chairman following his election as director. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said James J.K. Hung was also elected as...
There’s no stopping Watsons Group from elevating the shopping experience for their customers as they opened an upgraded concept store in SM Mall of Asia Main Mall. Step into an immersive retail environment and discover a wide range of health and beauty items with its elevated interiors, dynamic...
Source: blog.doomroomfund.com As an internet and ambient artist, Chia Amisola is distinctly Filipino as they carved their niche online. As a young innovator, Amisola was recently cited in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for creating and organizing Developh, a nonprofit community that seeks to promote...
Social media has paved the way for the rise of influencers. Ordinary people who once had no platform can now share their stories. For some, especially those living outside the Metro, it provides an opportunity to share their knowledge and advocacies far beyond physical spaces. One of them is Ramon...
Amanda Cua, a Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia 2024 List Honoree (Facebook) Seven individuals from the Philippines were included in the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2024 List, which recognized the contributions and achievements of young people under the age of...
Chain restaurant and food service firm Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI) reported a 15 percent drop in net income year-on-year to P171 million due to driven by higher operating expenses due to investments in the organization and in sales generating activities. In a disclosure to...
While more Philippine universities were included in the recent world rankings, President Marcos expressed disappointment over the non-ranking of any Philippine university in the top 100 Asia University Rankings. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) The results, he said, calls...
Top nickel miner Nickel Asia Corporation of the Zamora family reported that its attributable net income fell 79 percent to P202 million in the first quarter of 2024 from the P970 million reported during the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said...
