Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan believes that Naga City Mayor and former vice president Leni Robredo "is in the best position" to unite the Liberal Party and its allies, disagreeing with the latter regarding her pronouncement of not running for the presidency in 2028. Having witnessed the...
Private sector economists are split over whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will raise interest rates this week, as the need to anchor inflation expectations and defend the peso battles concerns over the fragile economic recovery. Of 10 economists surveyed, five expect a 25-basis-point...
Lixil, a global provider of innovative water and housing solutions through brands such as Inax, Grohe, American Standard, and Tostem, received the inaugural Singapore Good Design ReMarkable Award from the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) during its 40th anniversary gala. The award,...
Manila-based Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) expects to post about ₱2.7 billion in net income by year-end, driven in part by the fresh $75-million (around ₱4.36-billion) term loan facility it secured from United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). Asialink said the maiden loan...
As the leader of LIXIL Water Technology Asia Pacific, Audrey Yeo now has three power brands, American Standard, GROHE, and INAX, under her portfolio, responsible for the strategic, commercial, and operational performance of these brands within the region. It’s a step-up from when she led LIXIL...
Planning your next trip? Whether you’re exploring the cultures of Japan or lounging on tropical beaches of Vietnam, travel insurance is your safety net for the unexpected. With so many options, how do you choose the best policy? This guide highlights the top tips for selecting travel insurance,...
American Standard celebrated its 150th anniversary with a well-attended party at the BlueLeaf Cosmopolitan in Bridgetowne on Sept. 30, 2025. Guests—including valued partners, stakeholders, members of the media, and friends—were treated to a showcase highlighting the brand’s 150-year journey,...
For 150 years, American Standard has been part of homes around the world—helping families create spaces filled with comfort, life, and love through its trusted bathroom and kitchen products. From simple routines to cherished family moments, the brand has stood the test of time with quality,...
For aspiring designers, opportunities to showcase fresh ideas can define their journey. The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) provides that platform, inviting students across Southeast Asia to reimagine the bathroom as a space that adapts to changing needs and everyday life. American Standard,...
Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo is seeking to adopt a standard set of names for the islands claimed by the Philippines in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, June 27, the DFA chief shared about signing the National...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 21 said she is open to the possibility of becoming the standard bearer of the opposition bloc for the 2028 presidential elections. According to Hontiveros, there will certainly be a progressive or reformist alternative that the opposition would field in...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could mandate that all banks, e-wallets, and clearing houses adopt the internationally accepted ISO 20022 messaging standard, modernizing domestic payment systems and aligning with global financial protocols. In a draft circular dated April 2025, the BSB noted...
