Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel join a research team from the University of the Philippines (UP) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for a research expedition in Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in West Philippine Sea. The exploration held from Feb. 22 - 28, 2025 aims to...
2GO Special Containers and Value-Added Services Inc. (SCVASI), a subsidiary of transportation and logistics firm 2GO Group Inc., has launched a standalone custom brokerage service aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency and reliability. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 24, 2GO SCVASI described the...
More than fifty Chinese maritime militia vessels are monitored by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during an aerial patrol in Pag-asa Island, West Philippine Sea on Feb. 20, 2025. (Photo: PCG) The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...
ATRAM, an independent asset and wealth management firm, reported strong returns across its unit investment trust funds (UITFs) and mutual funds (MFs) for last year, particularly in feeder funds. In a statement, Alessandra Araullo, ATRAM chief investment officer, said the firm achieved double-digit...
By RENEE VIVIENNE ALAPIT Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) stands out as a shining example of corporate excellence in a time when companies are evaluated not only on their financial performance, but also on their long-term goals and social effects. Receiving the esteemed Manila Bulletin Newsmakers...
Saudi Arabia's Aramco, a global energy leader, is investing in Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc., bolstering the 58-year-old company's growth and solidifying its position as a leading fuel retailer. In a statement, Unioil confirmed that Aramco, which divested its stake in Petron Corp. nearly two...
Azure North is a 7.8-hectare estate by Century Properties Group located at the heart of San Fernando, Pampanga. (Artist’s perspective) Imagine a place where modern living meets family-friendly recreation—a resort-style community that feels like an endless vacation. In Central Luzon, that vision...
Figaro Coffee Group (FCG), a leading player in the Philippine food and beverage industry, expects further growth this year after strong earnings in the fourth quarter of 2024. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the company said that with total assets of ₱5.47 billion, FCG is...
The heirs of the late Henry Sy, Sr., founder of the conglomerate SM Investments Corporation, are the only family listed in Bloomberg’s list of Asia’s 20 Richest Families of 2025. Bloomberg said the family has so far amassed a wealth of $15.1 billion, ranked at 19th on the list, a far cry from...
The Mustang GT is poetry in motion, only if words had muscles. Unlike most sportscars that generally sport sharp noses and shapely fenders, Ford’s pony car exhibits uncanny exterior features, including a flat front, a bulbous hood, and bulging fenders. Ford makes no effort to disguise the GT’s...
For Tajara Leisure and Hospitality Group President and CEO Cyndy Jarabata, it is high time for more luxury brands to enter the real estate sector in the country to attract foreign market. She also discussed the importance of brands for luxury residences, buyer’s profile and their motivation to...
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has finalized a $400 million investment in the parent company of GCash, the Philippines’ leading e-wallet, raising its valuation to $5 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Globe Telecom said that Globe Fintech Innovations...
