Ayala Corp., through its retail arm ACX Holdings Corp., has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CP AXTRA, Asia’s leading operator of wholesale and retail businesses Makro and Lotus’s, expanding their partnership to explore the development of new businesses and co-investments in...
Zobel-led Ayala Corp. continues to expand its investments in the retail business by partnering with CP AXTRA, Asia’s leading operator of wholesale and retail businesses, including Makro and Lotus, to bring the “big box” Makro stores to the Philippines. Pilipinas Makro, a joint venture between...
Boy band NCT Wish, NCT member Mark, TWS, Close Your Eyes and EXO’s Kai led the ranking for the best-selling albums in South Korea in April. Korea’s Hanteo Chart released the 100 best-selling physical albums for April, ranked according to its proprietary physical record index (PRI), which...
Zobel-led Ayala Corporation, the country’s oldest conglomerate, is seeking to expand its consumer retail business after the initial success of its investment in Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko. “We entered the retail space by partnering with Kmart of Australia in setting up the...
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta and co-founder of Facebook, recently bought a $23 million Georgian-style mansion in Washington, D.C. (Luxury Listings/Instagram) Kenneth Cobonpue’s sculptural, handcrafted designs have long captivated design lovers around the world. Recently, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of...
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has ordered a title eliminator fight between junior lightweight contenders Eduardo Hernandez and Filipino fighter Mark Magsayo. Mark Magsayo (File Photo) The letter dated March 10 was sent to the respective promoters of Hernandez, Matchroom Boxing and Magsayo, MP...
From left, Ayala Managing Director Mark Robert H. Uy, Managing Director Mariana Beatriz E. Zobel de Ayala, Executive Director Jaime Alfonso E. Zobel de Ayala, and Executive Director Jaime Z. Urquijo The next generation of Zobels is stepping up the Ayala Group’s corporate ladder to take on bigger...
Senator Mark Villar remembered a touching call he got from former President Rodrigo Duterte during his time as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief. Senator Mark Villar (from left), former President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senate President Manny Villar. (Photo from Senator Mark...
A consumer group urged the Senate to act on the anti-online piracy bill, which the group considers an urgent concern as technology evolves over time. (Unsplash) "Nakapanlulumo ang patuloy na pagkakabinbin ng mga panukalang batas sa Senado na may layuning protektahan ang ating mga artista,...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (Contributed photo) Heightened price monitoring on rice will help determine who are manipulating the price of Filipino staple food to the detriment of both farmers and consumers. Quezon 1st...
As 2025 unfolds, the design and creative industries are poised for a transformative year driven by sustainability and technology. Also, innovation and fresh perspectives are set to redefine the way we create, blending cutting-edge technology with purposeful sustainability and rich cultural...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (Contributed photo) A co-chairman of the House quinta-committee (quinta-comm) has underscored the need for more reforms in order to sustain affordable rice prices and protect both consumers...
