Sarah Geronimo delivered an inspiring message to BINI following the group’s historic win at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music, praising them for carrying the “courage and hope” of Filipino music onto the global stage. In a statement reported by Billboard Philippines, the Popstar Royalty...
Marking another milestone as the second Filipino artist to receive the Global Force Award, the nation’s girl group BINI expressed pride and gratitude for the recognition as they continue to represent Filipino talent on the international stage. The Billboard Women in Music Awards 2026 was held on...
DoubleDragon Corp. expects its hospitality subsidiary to reach a record number of room openings this year, as the company aggressively expands its “condotel” model in the Philippines and into international markets including Spain and Japan. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
While Asian currencies have been on a modest decline since Middle East tensions flared up, Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. said the Philippine peso was the biggest loser among regional currencies, given the domestic economy’s high exposure to imported oil. Separately, think tank Capital...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment vehicle of billionaire Andrew Tan, reported a record net income last year, as gains from its real estate and leisure units helped offset the decline in consolidated revenue following the deconsolidation of its McDonald’s local franchise. In a...
Cavite is emerging as a key hub for business, logistics, and investment, driven by the steady rise of large-scale developments. Improvements are accelerating, with new logistics facilities reinforcing its role in supporting expanding operations through advanced systems, worker-focused spaces, and...
Federal Land NRE Global Inc. (FNG), a joint venture (JV) between GT Capital Holdings Inc.’s Federal Land Inc. and Japan ’s Nomura Real Estate Development Co., is unfazed by the Iran situation and intends to invest more this year, although new launches may wait for the environment to calm...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is locking in long-term renewable energy (RE) contracts for its data center operations, moves intended to insulate the company from volatile power costs while meeting the intensifying electricity demands of the digital economy. The telecommunications giant said its...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Sunday, April 19, lauded P-Pop group BINI and Sophia Laforteza of Katseye for raising the Philippine flag at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking a milestone for Filipino talent on the global stage. In a statement, the DOT congratulated the...
Carlo Chen-Delantar has been named to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026, making him one of over 20 Filipinos in history to be given the prestigious recognition. He joins a global community whose alumni include Amal Clooney, human rights lawyer and barrister;...
The fuel crisis is formidable, no doubt about it. But addressing it is as formidable for lack of concerted effort. But what if, in the face of this deepening crisis, we choose unity over division, action over accusation, cooperation over conflict? What if, even for a brief moment, we set aside the...
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. is kicking off the ₱12-billion development of San Benito Private Estate in the next few months with the construction of roads, key infrastructure, and vital township components. The project, a 25-hectare (ha) integrated active wellness township located in...
