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13 August 20253 MIN READ

SSS, Maharlika nix online gambling investments

12 August 20253 MIN READ

Aboitiz’s Lima Land, Yuchengco’s House of Investments in TARI Estate JV

12 August 20253 MIN READ

Asian food and agribusinesses giant Aboitiz Foods delivered stronger margins and improved operations in the first half of 2025, contributing significantly to AEV’s performance. Its unit Pilmico’s Iligan plant features its own port, which can accommodate a variety of ships ranging from inter-island vessels to Panamax ships allowing the efficient delivery of goods fresh to any location in the country.

AEV drives growth with Q2 rebound

Its stellar quarter-on-quarter turnaround, powered by AEV’s strategic investments, highlights the conglomerate’s resilience and ability to adapt swiftly to…

10 August 20251 MIN READ

At the 2025 Innovators Summit are (from left) JCI Philippines National Skills Development director Reynard Francisco, JCI Philippines national president Engr. Felix Vinson Chua, AIC president and CEO Cosette V. Canilao, PCCI Iloilo president Engr. Fulbert Woo and PCCI Iloilo corporate secretary and 2025 Innovators Summit Program chairman Francis Gerona.

Aboitiz InfraCapital joins change makers

AIC reaffirmed its commitment to building smart, inclusive infrastructure that strengthens resilience and transforms communities. ‘Infrastructure is not just…

8 August 20251 MIN READ

As of end-June 2025, SM Investment Corporation’s total assets stood at P1.7 trillion, up two percent from last year. The conglomerate maintained a conservative capital structure, with a gearing ratio of 32 percent net debt to 68 percent equity, positioning it well for continued growth in the second half of 2025.

SMIC nets P42.6B with sustained gains in core businesses

First half 2025 revenues also saw a 6 percent uptick, reaching P319.2 billion from P301.4 billion a year ago. Growth was attributed to continued strength in…

7 August 20251 MIN READ

In a news alert, Carlos Kuriyama, Director, Asia-Pacific Economic Policy Support Unit, said, ‘From tariff hikes and retaliatory measures to the suspension of trade facilitation procedures and the proliferation of non-tariff barriers, we are witnessing an environment that is not conducive to trade.’

APEC trade growth to decline amid escalating trade tension

‘Trade growth is set to decline sharply across APEC due to lower external demand, particularly in manufacturing and consumer goods, while rising uncertainty…

20 July 20251 MIN READ

Audiophile-in-chief At Bahay Pangarap, President Noynoy Aquino fine-tuned his stereo with the precision of a lifelong listener. In the end, he was found where he found solace — in his chair, surrounded by sound, perhaps mid-chorus of a favorite song.

PNoy: The man who braved the Goliath that is China

The son of two icons of democracy, Benigno Aquino was the only president who brought China to court over a dispute involving the South China Sea.

30 June 20251 MIN READ

Donnie Tantoco, president of the Rustan Commercial Corporation, Ambassador Bienvenido ‘Benny’ Tantoco Sr. and Rico Tantoco.

Donnie Tantoco: Lessons I learned from my dad

15 June 20253 MIN READ

When a camera isn’t trained on him, multi-awarded actor Joel Torre enjoys grilling his Ilonggo-style, grilled (inasal) Bacolod chicken, the main product of his successful JT’s Manukan Grille, in one of the latter’s over 40 branches across the country, with two more overseas, in Singapore.

JT’s Manukan Grill strikes 2 in Singapore

13 June 20253 MIN READ