The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) remains strong, adequately capitalized, and compliant with regulatory requirements of the Bangko Sentral and Pilipinas (BSP). As of June 2023, the Bank’s total assets reached P3 trillion or 7.9% higher than P2.8 trillion in the same period a year ago, while net income stood at P20.9 billion from loans and investments earnings, exceeding …

As a seasoned real estate developer, Victor Consunji Development Corporation (VCDC) is defying conventions of the industry by offering turnkey solutions with the most expansive menu of possible customizations. This is evident in its latest gated community called Vie at Southern Plains, where homeowners live comfortably around nature in homes they can personalize to fit their specific lifestyles. VIE at …

The Department of Trade and Industry- Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTIBDTP) achieved another milestone for its Go Lokal! Program through its recent partnership with Tiger Resorts, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), the operator of the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5-star integrated resort, Okada Manila.  Nestled within the Entertainment City in Parañaque, Okada Manila will exclusively feature Go Lokal! products …

Private sector workers in Region XII, Region II, and Region III can expect higher salaries beginning today, October 16, when the new regional daily minimum wage orders take effect. Wage Order No. RB XII-23 mandates the new minimum salary rates in certain sectors/industries under Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN). Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-22 pertains to the new minimum wages in Region …

Oldest international bank in the Philippines, Standard Chartered has partnered with ePLDT, PLDT’s ICT subsidiary, for its digital infrastructure, with an agreement to collocate in VITRO. VITRO is the country’s premier data center network with the largest and most hyperconnected data center sites. Standard Chartered previously maintained its client-server and critical applications on-premise. The move to colocate this digital infrastructure …

Norwegian premium paint brand Jotun is expanding its presence in the Philippines by opening three retail stores in the country. In a media reception hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Lyster in Makati City Friday, Jotun (Philippines) Inc. General manager Rohan Shetty said it has already opened its first retail store in Cebu in July and is …

Manila Water won the Energy Efficiency and Conservation category at the 2023 European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Europa Awards on Sustainability  at the ceremony held in Raffles and Fairmont Hotels in Makati City on October 11, 2023. President and Chief Executive Officer of Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) Melvin Tan, together with Sustainability and Energy Manager of …

Not all college programs are created equal. Although the curriculum of various schools may seem similar, the teaching methodology, approach, resources, faculty, and exposure provided by each institution spell a big difference in how their graduates fare in the real world. Students and parents should seriously consider programs and universities listed among the world’s best, like Mapúa University, to advance …

Forbes has recognized Radisson Hotel Group as the #3 Best Employer in the Travel & Leisure industry and ranked us #102 among the top 700 international companies to work for across all sectors!

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. President and Co-Founder Maria Grace Y. Uy stands proudly as one of this year’s “Women of Style and Substance” awardees of PeopleAsia, joining a roster of exceptional women who have been making waves in their respective industries – with style. Uy was recognized for exemplifying the right blend of straightforward leadership with her distinctive grace, as …