Anastacio R. Martirez has resigned as Chief Operating Officer of Smart Communications Inc., effective Oct. 21, following an internal investigation into employee complaints regarding workplace culture, according to a report by news website InsiderPH, citing an internal memo from PLDT Inc. Chairman...
When Christopher Jaime T. Lichauco eats out, his wife knows what’s coming. “My wife always gets mad at me because it embarrasses her,” he said, smiling. “Whenever I’m in a restaurant, I ask the waiter or waitress where they live, to know if they’re Maynilad customers. If they are...
The debate continues on the extent of the damage the flood control mess has inflicted on the market value of listed companies, with estimates of the loss ranging from a low of ₱185 billion to a high of ₱5 trillion. Admittedly, regardless of the exact figure, the anomalies plaguing the...
It’s summer time and the Philippine Taekwondo Association is once again holding its traditional SMART/MVP Sports Foundation Taekwondo Summer Program all over the country. A player in blue armor successfully defends an ax kick from an opponent. The annual event, which started last Monday, April...
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), a subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), has launched a vegetable brand with the potential of introducing affordable market prices. More Veggies Please, sourced from the country’s largest greenhouse facility, Metro...
One of the fervent supporters of Philippine sports through the years won’t be missed out in the coming celebration of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. The MVP Group of Companies is going to be...
June Mar Fajardo wore his wide smile as he received and raised another coveted trophy to add to his continuously growing hardware, radiating his usual gentle and easy going demeanor – very far from his beastly and dominant version on the court. Nothing has changed. Still the humble giant. Same...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has expressed its willingness to divest its ownership in the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) to a group led by businessman Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP). BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang said that the formal buyout...
Smart Infinity, the premium postpaid brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) kicks off the summer by treating its members to a memorable and exclusive two-day golf tournament at the recent MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational held at the Manila Golf and Country Club. Manny V. Pangilinan As part of...
The National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) is set to receive P350,000 from the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) following the staging of the MVP Cup One Invitational golf tournament held recently at the Manila Golf and Country Club. MVP Sports Foundation Executive Directo Jude Turcuato...
With the robust financial performance of its power generation and retail electricity supply (RES) portfolios, the consolidated core net income of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) rose 47 percent to a record high of P19.205 billion in the first half of this year versus P13.088 billion in the same...
The last two individuals named as the league’s Most Valuable Players saw themselves crowding each other for the race for the 47th season’s top award. Scottie Thompson (left) and June Mar Fajardo (PBA Images) June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson finished 1-2 in the statistical race for the MVP...
