This article is only for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products. This article is in collaboration with ZYN Philippines. For years, Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc. (PMFTC) has been at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge technology...
Car sales in the Philippines rose by six percent at the end of March, totaling to over 110,000 vehicles sold, driven largely by strong demand for multi-purpose commercial vehicles. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers...
Emperador Inc., the liquor unit of tycoon Andrew Tan, expects a better year for its brandy business, but its whisky business faces challenges, especially with the new US trade policies. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said “2025 will be better than 2024” for its...
Businessman Francis Lloyd Chua’s Premiumlands Corporation (PLC) and Industrial Holdings and Development Corporation (IHDC) have finally kicked off the P255 million tender offer for a third of the capital of Asiabest Group International Inc. held by the public. In a disclosure to the...
Tycoon Lucio L. Co’s retail holding firm Cosco Capital, Inc. and The Keepers Holdings Inc. (Keepers), the Philippines’ largest imported liquor distributor, reported strong double-digit profit growth for 2024. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Cosco reported a 25 percent hike in...
Suzuki Philippines made their presence felt at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) with the launch of the all-new Suzuki Dzire Hybrid. This stylish and smart compact sedan is now equipped with Suzuki’s hybrid system. The reveal was led by Suzuki Philippines’ Director and General...
VisMin developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) generated ₱5 billion in sales as its newest premier residential project in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) nearly sold out just two weeks after its launch. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said the One Manresa Place earned ₱4 billion...
As sustainability becomes a priority, building greener cities has emerged as a key focus for developers. Strategies such as energy-efficient buildings and eco-friendly public spaces are helping reduce environmental impact while creating more sustainable and livable urban areas. This push for...
PNP Chief, Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil (File photo) (UPDATED) General Rommel Francisco Marbil, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), held a “high-level” meeting with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) on Friday, April 11, to...
2NE1 concert at SM MOA Arena Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, reported that its SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena posted a strong performance in 2024, as events held at the venue drew over one million in total ticket attendance. In a...
Vivian Que Azcona The low-profile Forbes billionaire Vivian Que Azcona, president of the Philippines’ leading pharmacy retail chain Mercury Drug Corporation, passed away at 69. She was the eldest daughter of Mariano Que, who founded the company in 1945 and was responsible for its rapid...
Globe Telecom Inc. is taking a huge step toward sustainability by announcing the transition of Globe Prepaid and TM SIM (subscriber identity module) cards from virgin plastics to 100 percent recycled plastics. Globe previously launched eco-friendly SIMs in 2022 for its postpaid users,...