Saudi Arabia's Aramco, a global energy leader, is investing in Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc., bolstering the 58-year-old company's growth and solidifying its position as a leading fuel retailer. In a statement, Unioil confirmed that Aramco, which divested its stake in Petron Corp. nearly two...
Azure North is a 7.8-hectare estate by Century Properties Group located at the heart of San Fernando, Pampanga. (Artist’s perspective) Imagine a place where modern living meets family-friendly recreation—a resort-style community that feels like an endless vacation. In Central Luzon, that vision...
Figaro Coffee Group (FCG), a leading player in the Philippine food and beverage industry, expects further growth this year after strong earnings in the fourth quarter of 2024. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the company said that with total assets of ₱5.47 billion, FCG is...
The heirs of the late Henry Sy, Sr., founder of the conglomerate SM Investments Corporation, are the only family listed in Bloomberg’s list of Asia’s 20 Richest Families of 2025. Bloomberg said the family has so far amassed a wealth of $15.1 billion, ranked at 19th on the list, a far cry from...
The Mustang GT is poetry in motion, only if words had muscles. Unlike most sportscars that generally sport sharp noses and shapely fenders, Ford’s pony car exhibits uncanny exterior features, including a flat front, a bulbous hood, and bulging fenders. Ford makes no effort to disguise the GT’s...
For Tajara Leisure and Hospitality Group President and CEO Cyndy Jarabata, it is high time for more luxury brands to enter the real estate sector in the country to attract foreign market. She also discussed the importance of brands for luxury residences, buyer’s profile and their motivation to...
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has finalized a $400 million investment in the parent company of GCash, the Philippines’ leading e-wallet, raising its valuation to $5 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Globe Telecom said that Globe Fintech Innovations...
While 2025 is expected to be a promising year for the country due to an anticipated consumption rebound, the Unicapital Group has lowered its year-end target for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) to 7,800 from 8,000. In a briefing, Unicapital Securities Inc. Head of Research Wendy...
K-pop group IVE sent a wreath to a funeral hall for seven-year-old student Kim Ha-neul, who was stabbed to death by a teacher at an elementary school in Daejeon, South Korea on Feb. 10. Kim Ha-neul was stabbed by a female teacher surnamed Myeong, 48, inside a storage room of an audiovisual...
Ayala Corporation and San Miguel Corporation led 29 Philippine conglomerates and businesses that made it to Time magazine and Statista’s inaugural 500 Best Companies in Asia-Pacific for 2025. The ranking of 500 of the Asia-Pacific’s best companies by Time and Statista is based on a formula of...
Celebrate love with an indulgent five-course dining experience at Morton’s The Steakhouse from Feb. 13 to 16. Savor world-class USDA prime steaks, exquisite appetizers and sides, fine wines, and impeccable service—because nothing says romance like a perfectly cooked steak. Begin your meal with...
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI), the supermarket and department store chain of Cebu’s Gaisano family, is optimistic about its growth opportunities in the Visayas. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it is aggressively expanding its retail network through...
