LT Group, Inc. (LTG), the flagship of taipan Lucio Tan, is almost doubling its capital expenditures budget in 2021 as it is optimistic that the local economy will improve this year. During the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting, LTG President and Chief Operating Officer Michael G. Tan said...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported that its Board of Directors has approved the extension of Sabin M. Aboitiz’s term as Group President and CEO by three years. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said Aboitiz’s retirement will be moved to December 31, 2027 from...
Upscale developer Rockwell Land Corporation is making its first foray in Central Luzon through a joint venture with the Juan D. Nepomuceno Realty Group. In a statement, Rockwell said the partnership is set to create the first Rockwell Center in Pampanga, at the heart of Nepo Center in Angeles...
The Aboitiz Group venturing into the data science and artificial intelligence (DSAI) space with the launch of its new subsidiary Aboitiz Data Innovation or ADI. By design, ADI will consolidate the DSAI operating model across the Group and promote a data-driven culture across the organization. Its...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque denied rumors that some employees from the Office of the President (OP) have already been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In his press briefing this week, Roque said...
Philippine National Bank, one of the country’s major banks, is ranked as the best company for professionals to growth their careers, according to the Linkedin’s 2021 Philippines Top Companies List. LinkedIn, the online professional network, published its list of the 2021 LinkedIn Top...
Frontline workers of the Philippine Congress may get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) soon as they are now part of the A4 priority group of the government's vaccination program. House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Alvin Kasiban) Presidential Spokesman Harry...
Another notice-to-proceed (NTP) permit was granted by the Department of Energy (DOE) for the installation of an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility for a total of six ventures approved so far. Approved is Vires Energy Corporation, which was acquired last year of Filipino listed...
The reins of Ayala Corporation have been passed on to a new Zobel but the firm continues to look for fresh opportunities as it is cautiously optimistic about its post-COVID prospects. “We are cautiously optimistic about the business environment and will continue to prepare for a post-...
Three suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) militants, including the alleged brother of notorious ASG sub-leader and bomb expert Mudzrimar "Mundi" Sawadjaan, were killed Friday, April 23, in a series of operations in Sulu and Basilan, the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) said. Lt. Gen. Corleto...
Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) have forged a joint research deal that targets to increase onion production in the Philippines as well as improve the local supply systems. A statement showed that SEARCA and...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion highlighted the importance of boosting the confidence of the public on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, saying the shots that the Philippines is trying hard to procure will be useless if the people will refuse to take the jab. Presidential...
