The Global Filipino Investors Inc. (TGFI), a group led by entrepreneur and housing tycoon Januario Jesus Atencio, is helping Filipinos take advantage of the capital market rut due to the pandemic in anticipation of an economic recovery. Januario Jesus Atencio TGFI is bringing together powerhouse...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has been given the prestigious Global Excellence Award by the world business organization International Chamber of Commerce’s national committee in the Philippines. This is for the conglomerate’s efforts to keep the economy going, sustain and generate more...
Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC), a subsidiary of Global Business Power Corporation (GBP), was bestowed highest compliance rating among coal-fired power plants in the country, on its adherence to the rules being enforced by the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market. The company, in a...
Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes Donnie Nietes is hoping to get marquee fights he has long desired after becoming the second boxer from the recently-closed ALA Promotions to sign with MTK Global and D4G Promotions. MTK announced the signing of the four-division world champion late Friday, almost a month after...
Although the aviation sector is "in the midst of the deepest shock in its history" with up to 5 million losing their jobs by yearend, it's sticking to its green goal of slashing CO2 emissions in half by 2050. Long-term climate action should be a priority alongside economic recovery in the coming...
The US government has urged the Philippines to review its mounting non-tariff measures (NTMs), which already reached 854, as these effectively restrict trade, lessen market competition, and make product’s prices more expensive, especially at this time of global supply chain disruption due to the...
Prime Global Corp. (PGC), which owns the leading homegrown condiments brand Barrio Fiesta, seeks to dominate the food sauces and package foods categories in the next three years by further expanding its operations despite challenging times. Photo credit: https://primeglobal.ph/ At present, Barrio...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stopped FCash Global Lending, Inc. from operating as a lending company due to its unfair debt collection practices. In an order, the SEC Corporate Governance and Finance Department (CGFD) canceled the firm’s certificate of authority (CA) after it...
Rich Filipinos were eating way less beef during the pandemic, resulting in significantly lower production nationwide, as the prolonged lockdowns forced restaurant to temporarily shutdown operations. Photo credit: ( Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg file) The latest Global Agricultural...
SM recently took home a total of five awards at the 12th Global CSR Awards, besting more than 300 companies from all over the world in a showcase of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that have made a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities. SM Supermalls,...
While the decline in the country’s pork production is already a given amid the persistence of African Swine Fever (ASF), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a surprising outlook on the Philippines’ chicken production, which it said might go down despite the assurance of the...
Global FC before one of its matches during the 2019 Philippines Football League season. (PFL photo) Global FC, once the golden standard of Philippine football but has fallen on hard times, suffered another blow after being blacklisted by the Games and Amusements Board. GAB came up with the decision...
