Two Gokongwei Group conglomerates landed in the inaugural Fortune Southeast Asia 500 ranking for 2024, a first-time list of the largest companies in the region ranked by revenue for the 2023 fiscal year. JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JG Summit) ranked 55th among the 500 largest companies in...
Gallup Korea released the results of a survey about the 50 Things Koreans Like in celebration of its 17th anniversary. The survey covered many things including favorite singer, talent, movie actor, entertainment broadcaster, comedian, presidents, luxury brands, OTT platforms, sports players...
The upcoming animated comedy film “Despicable Me 4” has collaborated with K-pop idol group BTS for the release of limited-edition collection. “Omg the BTS 💜 DM4 collab is here! get your hands on limited-edition merch to pre-order on Weverse tomorrow June 19 (11 AM PT). Funko Pops!...
Tycoon Andrew Tan’s Travellers International Hotel Group (TIHGI), owner and operator of Newport World Resorts (NWR), has named Laurence Hawke as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 2024. In a statement, TIHGI said Hawke joins the Philippines’ pioneer and largest integrated resort’s...
Kiefer Ravena is extending his stay overseas for the fourth consecutive year after signing with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the Japan B. League 2024-25 season, the team announced on Friday, June 14. Kiefer Ravena (Shiga Lakes, Japan B. League) Ravena is the first among the six Filipino imports,...
Rockwell at Nepo Center, a joint venture between Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno (JDN) Realty, will open The Glass House on June 15. This preview event precedes the opening of Power Plant Mall Angeles, which Kapampangans are eagerly anticipating. Similar to Rockwell’s Glass Houses in...
Rhenz Abando is coming back home after signing with Strong Group Athletics for the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan slated next month, the team announced his signing on Tuesday, June 11. Rhenz Abando (EASL) The high-flying guard is suiting up for the Philippines for the first...
UCC Ueshima Coffee Philippines, the café business of the Mugen Group, is expanding from its upscale clientele to tap into the much biggest Gen Z market through its new XPRESSO by UCC concept. Mugen Group President and CEO Herbert U. Young In an interview, Mugen Group President and CEO Herbert U....
RJ Abarrientos and Ange Kouame became the latest additions to Strong Group's roster that is headed to the 43rd William Jones Cup in July. The former UAAP standouts will be reunited with other Gilas Pilipinas teammates Kiefer Ravena and Jordan Heading in Taiwan to bolster the lineup gunning...
Aboitiz scholar Gilbert Chua (standing) during his studies at the Asian Institute of Management-Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (AIM ASITE). In 2019, the Aboitiz Group donated US$10 million to the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to establish the Aboitiz School of...
With almost 3,000 employees, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts signs on their partnership with AIA Vitality With nearly 3,000 associates under the Philippines’ largest hotel operator, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, signs off on a partnership with AIA Vitality for an extended group life...
Tycoon Andrew Tan’s firstborn Kevin Andrew L. Tan has been named president of their holding company Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) following the retirement of Kingson U. Sian from leadership roles in AGI, Megaworld Corporation, and Travellers International Hotel Group (TIHGI). Former AGI and...
