The Jollibee Group announced the opening of the first Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) cafe in the Philippines at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. In a statement, the firm said this milestone opening is part of the Jollibee Group’s aggressive growth plans this year, consistent with its...
BSP forges partnership with BAIPHIL By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) have formalized their longstanding partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). “The collaboration of BSP and BAIPHIL will go...
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), one of Asia’s largest food service companies, has raised its stake and investments in its Singapore-based investment arm by S$100 million or about $75.62 million to fund the expansion of Tim Ho Wan and other overseas brands. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Polling firm Gallup Korea released the results of its monthly survey of the top favorite Korean TV and video streaming shows. From Oct 17 to 19, the firm asked 1,000 respondents aged 18 and older in South Korea to name their favorite broadcast video program. (Clockwise from top left) "My...
Jollibee Foods Corporation announced that it has signed a contract with Ayala Malls that will lead to the opening of the country’s first Common Man Coffee Roasters, one of Singapore’s most beloved cafés, in the heart of Makati. In a statement, the Jollibee Group said the brand’s first...
Korean actress Jeon So-min will be leaving the variety show “Running Man” after more than six years to focus on acting. “Running Man” premiered in July 2010 and has been on air for more than 13 years. Jeon So-min joined the cast of “Running Man” in April 2017. The stars of...
A trip to Singapore is not complete without a proper food trip. For many, a foodie adventure in the country involves stopping by shops like Tiong Bahru Bakery and Common Man Coffee Roasters to feast on delectable pastries and a cup of brewed drinks. But it looks like Filipinos don’t need to fly...
Polling firm Gallup Korea revealed the top 20 favorite TV and over-the-top (OTT) programs in July in South Korea. Since January 2013, Gallup Korea has conducted the favorite TV programs survey every month. As the number of OTT and online video services has increased in recent years, Gallup...
# Business lauds comprehensive SONA The private sector seemed to agree with President Marcos that “the state of the economy is sound and improving” and lauded the comprehensive report to the nation, but disagreed with the president on how to further ease doing business in the country, stating...
Pinoy FX artist Aldo Scarella (Facebook) After releasing “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” in 2018, the Oscar-winning animated film has once again shown its fans a sequel that features visually appealing scenes and a game-changer of animation styles. Part of the amazing team of animators...
The Hyunai ‘Flying Prophecy’ (foreground), a version of the real-world concept car that inspired the design of Ioniq 6, the ‘Electrified Streamliner’ (background). Hyundai Motor Company and Sony Pictures are joining forces again this summer on “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” The...
How do you follow up an Oscar-winning animated feature which redefined what a CG-animated movie could look like, while introducing a new multicultural version of a classic Marvel superhero? Sony Pictures Animation levels up the visual ante, takes audiences to new places, and offers surprising plot...
