Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. has launched a limited-pay whole-life insurance product with a savings component that offers guaranteed cash value and lifetime guaranteed cash benefits. In statement on Wednesday, Feb 15, Alex Narciso, Sun Life Philippines president, said the new protection...
Smart offers buy now, pay later scheme Emmie V. Abadilla Smart Communications, Inc. teamed up with Silicon Valley-based fintech startup Plentina so customers can buy pre-paid load via the latter's mobile app. Under the partnership, Smart subscribers can access a Buy Now, Pay Later service to take...
Wilcon Depot, the Philippines' leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, supports Go Negosyo, a non-stock, non-profit organization, and the advocacy of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) in their free mentoring sessions for active and aspiring entrepreneurs in the...
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) reported a consolidated net loss of P1.0 billion for 2022, 238 percent lower than its P725.5 million profit in 2021, mainly as a result of lower sales and foreign exchange losses. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its consolidated...
From left: Nellibeth V. Mercado, DSWD Division Chief, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program; Barry R. Chua, MD, DSWD Regional Director IV A; Mark Dewey Sergio, Managing Director, Knauf Gypsum Philippines, Inc.; and Lo Sarmiento Finance Head, Knauf Gypsum Philippines, Inc. Knauf Gypsum Philippines,...
Big bakers will start implementing higher prices on Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal today, Valentine’s Day, almost a week after the Department of Trade Industry announced price adjustments in the suggested retail price (SRP) on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs). Jerry Lao, president...
Damosa Land Inc. (DLI), a Davao-based real estate firm of the Floirendo family, has signed a 25-year partnership with Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV) to develop and manage additional water facilities for Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE). In a statement, Manila Water Company said MWPV...
Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) is now exporting its plant-based products under the unMEAT brand to the United States, starting with its launching in top retail chain Walmart. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CNPF said, the unMEAT Meat-Free Luncheon Meat-Style product has been...
Alumnae of St. Theresa’s College Manila (STC) will hold their grand homecoming on Feb. 18 at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel. The event will be conducted along a hybrid format to give alumnae the option to attend the event in person or via remote...
Tech firm Xurpas Inc. is planning to expand to Australia with the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary Down Under. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it intends to establish the Xurpas brand in Australia through the new subsidiary. “With this, the Company will...
Tycoon Enrique K. Razon’s Prime Infrastructure Inc. has agreed to restructure its partnership with Leandro Leviste’s Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc. (SP) that involves three joint venture companies. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, SP said it has entered into a...
TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese power generation company has assured President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. of a stable supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to support the economic growth of the country. Malacañang photo JERA Co. Inc. president Onoda Satoshi said this during a meeting on Thursday,...