SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the holding company for the Philippines’ largest retail, real estate, and banking empire, is intensifying its digital communication strategy as it seeks to deepen transparency across its integrated business ecosystem. The company’s online platform, SM In Focus, has...
Multilateral lenders including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group (WBG) are moving to provide immediate financing and coordinated support to countries reeling from the economic fallout of the Middle East war. In a statement on...
Cebu City’s Miguel Lagac III delivered a statement performance, overwhelming local bet Anthony Cosca twice to dominate the Olongapo Tennis Club Junior Age-Group Tennis Championships at the Olongapo City Tennis Courts over the weekend. Coming off a lengthy break, Lagac showed no signs of rust,...
Senator Erwin Tulfo praised President Marcos for his "decisive action" in declaring the official Philippine names of 131 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG)—an important step in reinforcing the country 's sovereign rights. "We recently convened with the leaders of Kalayaan Island...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc., the infrastructure arm of the billionaire Aboitiz family’s conglomerate, is overhauling its operational protocols and employee benefits to navigate the national energy emergency triggered by volatility in the Persian Gulf. Aboitiz InfraCapital joined the growing list of...
For two decades, the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) has worked alongside farmers, schools, local governments, and partners across the Philippines to strengthen food security, create livelihoods, and open opportunities for communities to thrive. It is through these partnerships that JGF has helped...
Malacañang disclosed that more than 100 Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) features will have Philippine names. The move, the Palace said on Tuesday, March 31, aims to strengthen administration and governance, as well as sovereignty, in Palawan and the West Philippine Sea (WPS). President Marcos ordered...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) propelled its net income to over ₱10 billion in 2025, driven by strong passenger demand, offsetting a challenging year marked by higher expenses. In a public disclosure, PAL Holdings Inc. reported that PAL’s net income reached ₱10.07 billion last year,...
A roaring race car, a pounding beat and a cryptic title — K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER is revving up anticipation for its next release, signaling a bold new turn just two years after its debut. YG Entertainment said Monday that the group will release its third mini album, “CHOOM,” on May 4...
The Jollibee Group is expanding its inclusive employment initiative for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new partnership with the Baguio City government, creating additional employment opportunities across its restaurant network while reinforcing its commitment to...
K-pop giant BTS has claimed its seventh No. 1 debut on the U.S, Billboard 's main albums chart with its new album, "ARIRANG." "ARIRANG," the band 's first group project in three years and nine months, debuted atop the Billboard 200 for the week of April 4, Billboard said in a chart...
Amid the persistent shadow of Chinese maritime presence, a new symbol of Filipino resilience is taking root in the sand of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that local officials and ranking dignitaries gathered on Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, a remote outpost in the...
