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...
VIGAN, Ilocos Sur -- Powerhouse Standard Insurance Philippines stamped its class in team play after topping the Stage 2 Team Time Trial on Friday, April 25, in the 2025 Tour of Luzon that started in front of the San Agustin Church in Paoay and ended in front of the Ilocos Sur Capitol here. Bannered...
MSCI Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, is moving JG Summit Holdings Inc. and subsidiary Universal Robina Corporation from its large cap to the small cap index. Based on the results of the MSCI’s February 2025 Index...
American Standard's "Spark joy in every bathroom" promo offers up to 30 percent off premium collections, including e-Lite, Loven, Touchless, and DuoStix, until November 30, 2024. In the midst of our hectic lives, the bathroom often becomes a cherished sanctuary—a space where we can cleanse not...
