Andrew Tan-led top township developer Megaworld Corp. beefs up its board of directors by tapping former Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Carlos “Sonny” G. Dominguez as lead independent director, bringing his extensive experience in business, finance, corporate leadership, and economic...
Tourism is driving growth in destinations beyond the country’s major urban centers, creating demand for more hotels and developments that can benefit local communities. Megaworld Corporation is responding by expanding its hospitality portfolio in key tourism areas such as Palawan and Ilocos...
Philippine bank deposits grew at a faster pace in the first quarter of 2026, nearing ₱22.1 trillion as households and businesses parked more funds in banks amid sustained confidence in the financial system. In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 27, state-run deposit insurer Philippine Deposit...
Andrew Tan-led top township developer Megaworld Corp. is ramping up the expansion of its hospitality business, targeting 12,000 rooms by 2032 after setting its sights on some of the Philippines’ fastest-growing tourism destinations. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is investing ₱4.1 billion to expand three of its major shopping malls outside Metro Manila amid surging commercial demand and high occupancy rates. In a briefing, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan said the...
What happens when schools disappear? For most of us, the answer is obvious. Classes stop, children go home and everyone waits for things to return to normal. But what if normal never comes back? That is the question behind “Abner,” an advocacy film directed by Neal Tan and produced by Agape...
What do Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Madonna have in common? Apart from being some of the brightest stars in pop music, they are also fashion icons in their own right, producing incredible style moments, whether on or offstage. And lately, they have all been spotted carrying a unique...
The relationship between the Philippines and Grenada may be relatively new, but the Caribbean nation is already putting down roots in Manila. Grenada has formally established an Honorary Consulate in the Philippine capital, giving the country a physical diplomatic presence just over a year after...
In celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in the property sector, the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards honored the industry’s achievements of 16 organizations, setting the benchmark in 45 categories. The gala night was held at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, on August...
Kerwin Max S. Tan, chief financial, risk and compliance officer of Robinsons Land Corp., was named CFO of the Year at the 25th Global Edition of the Asia Business Leader of the Year Awards in Singapore. The award, presented by CMO Asia at the Pan Pacific Singapore on Aug. 3, recognizes financial...
After being sighted several times with businessman Martin Tan, actress Bela Padilla was finally asked about the real status of their relationship recently. "Hindi pa jowa e, parang getting to know pa lang," Bela said. Bela then shared the advice given to her by "Life After You" co-star Maricel...
Citicore Energy REIT Corp. (CREIT), the Philippines’ first renewable energy (RE) real estate investment trust (REIT), reported that its net income was relatively steady at ₱686 million in the first half of 2026 compared with ₱688 million in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the...
