Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan, is cutting capital expenditures (capex) for 2025 following a decline in earnings in 2024. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said it is allotting ₱63 billion for capex this...
Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) reported a 1.4-percent dip in net income to ₱609.42 million last year, from the ₱618.02 million earned in 2023, due to non-cash charges driven by its ongoing expansion program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm...
K-pop girl group UNIS recently made their comeback with the release of the second mini-album “Swicy.” UNIS (유니스) made their debut in the Korean music industry in March last year under F&F Entertainment with the album “We UNIS.” The members of the group are Hyeonju, Elisia,...
Korean singer Moon Sua from the girl group Billlie released a cover song to pay tribute and honor her late brother Moonbin, a K-pop idol from group Astro, on his second death anniversary on April 19. Moonbin (문빈), 25, was found dead on April 19, 2023 at his home in Gangnam, Seoul at about...
The results of the 2025 Overseas Hallyu Survey were released, naming the favorite K-pop singers, and Korean dramas, movies, food, beauty, webtoon, fashion, publishing, animation and games. South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korean Foundation for...
K-pop boy band Astro will be holding a concert together with former member Rocky. Their agency, Fantagio, announced that the Astro concert will be called “Stargraphy.” "Since it's been a while since we've held a concert under the name Astro, we had in-depth discussions with the members...
SSI Group, Inc. (SSI), the Tantoco family’s retailer of upscale brands, reported a slight dip in profits to ₱2.51 billion last year from ₱2.58 billion in 2023 as a strong fourth quarter almost made up for weaker earnings earlier in 2024. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
BTS member Jin will be releasing his second solo album “Echo,” according to Korean entertainment agency Big Hit Music. “We are excited to announce the release of BTS Jin’s second solo album, ‘Echo,’” Big Hit Music announced. It added, “Echo conveys universal life...
Manny B. Villar, Chairman of the Villar Group of Companies, welcomes leadership speaker, Francis J. Kong, to the Sandiwa Sales Conference Vista Land commemorated 50 years of creating thriving communities and fulfilling the Filipino dream of homeownership with a landmark event: Sandiwa . Held...
Businessman Francis Lloyd Chua’s Premiumlands Corporation (PLC) and Industrial Holdings and Development Corporation (IHDC) have finally kicked off the P255 million tender offer for a third of the capital of Asiabest Group International Inc. held by the public. In a disclosure to the...
Representatives from Jollibee Group, Nutricycle Inc., and the DENR showcase the nutrient-rich fertilizer produced through their food waste-to-fertilizer initiative. (From left to right) Monina Cacayan, Vice President and Head of Jollibee Worldwide Services, Finance & Accounting, and Human...
The clamor for the return of Grammy-nominated K-pop icon BTS to the Philippines and music world was palpable at member J-Hope’s solo concert. J-Hope (제이홉) held his sold-out “Hope on the Stage” tour in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 12 and 13. For BTS ARMY...
