Filipino brands now have an accessible pathway to expand into Southeast Asia without having to navigate each new market on their own through the launch of the Philippine chapter of the Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance (SAMA). SAMA, a regional network of independent marketing agencies, opened its...
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to the Philippines after China test-launched an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile from a submarine into the southern Pacific Ocean. In a statement on Tuesday, July 7, US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton said the launch...
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton pledged to elevate the Philippines-United States alliance and bring more American investments, jobs, and assistance to Filipinos as the two countries prepare to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking at the “Freedom...
President Marcos has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries "even closer." Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippines-United States relations as he formally welcomed US Ambassador-designate Lee Lipton...
The new United States Ambassador to the Philippines, Lee Lipton, has arrived in Manila, the US Embassy announced on Sunday, June 28. This marks the start of Lipton 's tour of duty in the country, replacing former US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. "Mabuhay and welcome back to the Philippines, U.S....
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, is confident that its growth trajectory remains intact, credit to a diversified investment portfolio that keeps it resilient against ongoing geopolitical challenges. “We entered 2026 with a strong balance sheet and...
President Marcos wished United States President Donald Trump happiness, good health, and success on his birthday. Marcos took to social media his birthday greeting for his American counterpart on Monday, June 15. "Happy Birthday, President Trump. On behalf of the Filipino people, I wish you good...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has received an invitation to join the Oneworld Alliance, a move that will integrate the country’s flag carrier into the global network spanning nearly 1,000 destinations. The announcement was made Saturday, June 6, at the International Air Transport Association Annual...
One of the most remarkable things about “Fête de la Musique” is how little it asks of its audience. No ticket. No dress code. No membership. No invitation. Everyone is invited to simply show up. For more than three decades in the Philippines, that simple premise has helped transform what began...
Global commercial laundry giant Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) is shifting its focus toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, with a strategic emphasis on expanding its footprint in the Philippine laundromat market over the coming months. To mark this regional push, select members of the ASEAN...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew L. Tan, delivered a six-percent growth in net income to ₱7.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026 from the normalized profit of ₱7.4 billion in the same period last year due to higher earnings from its property and spirits...
The Philippines’ largest fintech industry group is backing the proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to transfer regulatory oversight of lending and financing companies to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Lito Villanueva, FinTech Alliance PH founding chairman, said the...
