AVANT GARDENER Even though agriculture is seen as a waning industry, more and more people are waking up to the fact that it is an essential one that is integral to national security. Because of this, businessmen are slowly capitalizing on the industry’s potential, not just as a moneymaker, but as...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Reelectionist Quezon Gov. Dr. Helen Tan filed her Certificate of Candidacy for the May elections on Thursday, October 3. Tan vowed to continue projects that will benefit this province. QUEZON Gov. Dr. Helen Tan (left) and reelectionist Rep. Mark Enverga (third from...
AVANT GARDENER Eating a plant-based diet has become a popular lifestyle choice for many people. For this vegan food brand that specializes in creating food normally associated with meat, ensuring that their products are delicious, healthy, preservative-free, and supportive of local farmers is just...
Sally De Villa, business development officer; Angelo Elipse, vice president of business development; Francis Tan, director of operations; Mariano John Tan Jr., chairman of the board and president; and Patricia Tan, marketing consultant Founded with a vision to provide value for money homes without...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with SM Supermalls, the country's biggest mall operator, to champion fair competition and consumer welfare. The partnership was launched on Sept. 17, 2024 at the PCC main office in Quezon City with a nationwide...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment arm of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan, is planning to develop a $300 million integrated resort and casino in Boracay in addition to its planned $400 million for a similar, but bigger, project in Mactan. In an interview during the Inside Asian Gaming...
ACEN President and CEO Eric Francia (center) turned over the 'Powered by Renewable Energy' badge to ATYC Inc. President and CEO Lorenzo Tan (second from left) in recognition of the company’s commitment to renewable energy. Also present during the signing ceremony were ATYC Inc. COO and CFO Gema...
AVANT GARDENER Amid the pandemic, a friend sent me a care package of artisan chocolate from a then-new chocolatier Plentitude Chocolate. I like their single origin craft bars, the “single origin” referring to the farm the cacao used in each bar comes from, but what I fell in love with is their...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan, is ramping up its hotel business expansion target to over 12,000 rooms by 2028 to 2029 instead of 2030, as it banks on the growth of the tourism industry. In an interview, AGI President and CEO Kevin Andrew...
DAVAO CITY – The Supreme Court ruling excluding Sulu province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao drew mixed reactions from some key government officials in the region. Key leaders of the Bangsamoro government remain mum on the matter as of posting time. The Supreme Court on...
Just two months after its P6 billion bond issuance, property developer DoubleDragon Corporation is planning to raise P4 billion through the offering of bonds from the second tranche of its P10 billion shelf registered bonds program. For this planned issuance, Philippine Rating Services Corporation...
(Photo courtesy of PropertyGuru) The 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards showcases the remarkable growth and quality of the real estate market in the Philippines, with over 83 categories recognizing excellence in development, design, and more. This year's entries reflect the dynamic and...
