Each rainy season, submerged roads, stranded commuters, and flooded communities become a familiar scene across the Philippines. As stronger typhoons and more intense rainfall intersect with rapid urban development, experts say addressing flooding requires more than expanding drainage systems. It...
JG Summit Holdings Inc., the investment arm of the Gokongwei family, reported a 37 percent decline in consolidated core net income to ₱13 billion for the first half of 2026, hit by the sharp drop in Cebu Air Inc.’s earnings following the surge in jet fuel prices during the second quarter. The...
You will not find the third generation of Gokongweis in the boardroom—they are testing food formulas in research laboratories, managing animal feed mills in Cebu, and supervising operations on factory floors. For the four cousins currently working inside JG Summit Holdings Inc. and its affiliate...
Speaking on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tech Summit, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) outlined his post-Binance priorities, highlighting a pivot toward basic education, targeted startup investments, regulatory advising, and the transformative economic potential of blockchain for developing nations like the...
Under a downpour at Pasig’s Victor Podium, three generations of the Gokongwei family unveiled a street sign bearing the name of the man who started it all. The dedication of John Gokongwei Jr. Boulevard ahead of the late industrialist’s centennial on Aug. 11 honors his wartime journey that...
The Gokongwei Group’s Summit Media has entered into a joint venture with PlayTime Entertainment to establish PT Summit, a technology firm designed to build digital products, marketing solutions, and infrastructure for media organizations. Under the partnership, PlayTime Entertainment holds a 60...
The Filipino Youth Summit (FYS) 2026 wrapped up its three-day program at De La Salle University (DLSU) – Manila, bringing together student leaders, youth advocates, and changemakers from all over the country for an immersive experience that focused on culture, leadership, collaboration, and...
Stressing that there are many underrepresented sectors in business, Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion called for a more inclusive and borderless ASEAN digital economy. Speaking at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 on...
As extreme weather events increasingly paralyze both urban and rural areas, the 2026 Stormwater Summit brought together relevant stakeholders from both the private and public sectors at Makati Shangri-La to discuss best practices. The landmark event gathered policymakers, government officials,...
AIESEC in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) successfully launched its flagship youth leadership event, the Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) 2026, held from July 13 to 18, under the theme “Momentum: Moving Youth Leadership Forward,” led by Dana Angela Belo. Building on the success...
The University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Faculty of Engineering launched the inaugural IM-PaCT 2026: UST Engineering Partners Summit, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government, and the alumni sector in a shared commitment to advancing engineering education in the Philippines. Held at...
The International Pet Summit (IPS) Philippines 2026 is set to make a big comeback on July 24 to 26, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, following the overwhelming success of its 2025 edition. Co-organized by the PVDA Foundation, Inc. and the Philippine Veterinary Drug and Nutrition...
