UPMG celebrates the power and evolution of print at the Print Summit & HeADliners Awards 2025 on March 24, 2026, at the Glass Pavilion, Dusit Thani Manila. Dive into inspiring talks, dynamic panels, and cap the day with the HeADliners Awards, honoring the top agencies and advertisers keeping print alive in a multimedia world. #UPMGPrintSummit#HeADlinersAwards2025
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ICTSI 2025 Net Income up 23% to US$1.05B; Recurring Net Income 26% higher
Enrique K. Razon Jr., International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Chairman and President, said: digit growth across volume, revenues, EBITDA, and net income. These results reflect the quality of our diversified global portfolio, resilience of demand across our markets, and the disciplined execution of our long-term strategy. The 11 percent increase in consolidated volume underscores the strength of our customer …
Read More »GSIS adopts 4-day on-site workweek to support energy conservation; frontline services remain open Monday to Friday
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will adopt a four-day on-site workweek starting March 9, 2026 as part of the national government’s energy conservation efforts. Under the temporary special work arrangement, GSIS employees will report on-site from Monday to Thursday, while Fridays will be observed as a mandatory work-from-home (WFH) day for personnel. Frontline personnel, however, will follow work shifts …
Read More »LANDBANK leverages 2025 historic growth to empower communities nationwide
LANDBANK closed 2025 with its strongest financial performance to date, translating record earnings into expanded financing support for agriculture, fisheries and rural development (AFRD), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), local communities, and other priority sectors. The state-run Bank posted a 24% year-on-year increase in net income to ₱43.98 billion, driven by broad-based portfolio growth, sustained operational discipline, and proactive …
Read More »InfiniVAN – Royal Cable partnership to boost PHL internet connectivity
InfiniVAN Inc., a Japanese-affiliated telecommunications company, and Royal Cable Vision Corporation, a fiber home internet provider, entered into a strategic partnership that establishes a new benchmark in digital infrastructure. Under the Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement, Royal Cable Vision Corporation will tap InfiniVAN’s Microduct Tube within the facility, a configuration that creates a “triple threat” to the country’s long-standing internet issues, minimizing disruptions to infrastructure and provide on-the-go, continuous internet security. The agreement makes a trailblazing …
Read More »PCSO boosts Navy’s medical readiness with ultra-modern portable AI x-ray units
IN a historic first for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has officially turned over five cutting-edge, battery-operated, ultra-portable AI X-ray units to the Philippine Navy (PN). The ceremonial handover, led by PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles and received by Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, marks a massive leap in Navy’s maritime …
Read More »In Taste and Design, Tanduay Shines at PR%F Awards
WHEN it comes to what really moves spirits off the shelf and into a glass, taste and design matter. The first showcases the product’s craftsmanship and character, whether it’s worth having over and over again or just once. The latter, meanwhile, contributes to its visual storytelling, helping shape first impressions and inviting customers to discover what lies beyond its brand …
Read More »Mactan-Cebu International Airport clinches 2025 ASQ Best Airport Award for the second time
FOR the second time, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Philippines’ premier tourism transit and transfer hub, has been recognized as one of the world’s best, winning the 2025 ASQ Best Airport Award in Asia-Pacific for the 5-15 Million Passengers Category for outstanding customer experience. The Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program is the only global benchmarking initiative that measures passenger satisfaction …
Read More »Business optimism affirmed by BSP survey
Local businesses were upbeat in January, the first month of the year, it was disclosed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The BSP based its conclusion on the results of its recent business expectations survey (BES), which showed a positive confidence index (CI) of a little less than one percent. The Bangko Sentral intends to do its surveys on …
Read More »ASEAN-Chinese Business Summit set in October
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Chinese Business Leaders Summit in Metro Manila this October as part of efforts to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) and promote the Philippines as a regional tourism and business hub during its 2026 ASEAN chairmanship. In a statement on Friday, …
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