CEBU CITY – A 54-year-old resident in Minglanilla town, Cebu province got the shock of his life when he found a puppy clutching a severed head of an infant in its jaws. Jody Obcial thought that it was just a doll’s head that the dog was clutching when he spotted the animal on a road in Barangay...
Sun Life Philippines, the local unit of Sun Life of Canada, Inc., led the life insurance industry in the first quarter of 2025 by posting a premium income of ₱15.1 billion — the highest total premium recorded across the sector during this period, the company announced Tuesday. “This...
HSBC Wealth Philippines aims to increase its share of the high-net-worth market, anticipating a doubling of affluent clients over the next five years, despite economic uncertainties. “We are looking to grow our market share,” said Pramoth Rajendran, head of international wealth and premier...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) has assured that the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will see stable prices even after the 2025 midterm elections. In a briefing on Tuesday, May 6, Isidro Cacho Jr., IEMOP head of trading operations stated that the...
The skinification of the scalp, or giving our scalp the same care and treatment we’re giving our face, has been a trend in the beauty industry. After all, the scalp is part of our skin, and a healthy, clean scalp leads to lustrous, shiny hair that is full of life. One of the best ways to...
Ride-hailing service Grab Philippines has appointed Ronald Roda as the company’s country head, while his predecessor, Grace Vera Cruz, is now the head of regional corporate strategy. In a statement on Monday, Sept. 23, Grab said that this “planned succession” reflects the firm’s commitment...
Organizers of the second Head In The Clouds (HITC) New York Music & Arts Festival have unveiled the list of artists attending the event. Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival will be held at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York City on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May...
Ampleon, the world’s third largest radio frequency (RF) power products manufacturer based The Netherlands, is exploring the country’s tax incentives regime to help them grow their existing business in Laguna. A BOI statement released Friday, Aug. 4, said the company based in Nijmegen, The...
Optum Global Solutions (Philippines), Inc. is investing P858 million to further expand its healthcare information management (HIM) operation in the Philippines and create 1,500 new jobs for the new project in Davao City. The Board of Investments (BOI), which approved the Optum Philippines...
The Spouses' Head of Mission (SHOM) group organized a highly successful event at Pardon My French restaurant. Several ambassadors showcased their singing talent, such as Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho, who belted out several popular ditties. The Thai Ambassador performed songs from the movie...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom will develop a refreshed Joint Action Plan on Trade, Investment, and Economic Cooperation for 2023 to 2024, as both partners agreed to pursue efforts, including improving ease of doing business in the Philippines, to further promote bilateral economic...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has thrown its strong support behind the full development and promotion of the 40-hectare Bukidnon Domestic Industrial Zone in Mindanao as hub for global food producers. BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo said the agency has facilitated the meeting of all...
