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The new Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) head office, designed by Aedas Singapore, won the Silver award for ‘Best Workplace Design’ at the 2023 Design Excellence Awards—an annual design competition organized by the Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS). BPI aims to enhance collaboration, inspire creativity, and attract and retain talents by offering a workspace which supports employee satisfaction and …

EastWest delivered P6.1 billion net income in 2023, 32% higher from last year, on the back of sustained consumer loan growth and strong deposit generation. Return on equity (ROE) stood at 9.5%. “We witnessed significant growth in our major assets, our consumer loans portfolio. This translated to a remarkable jump in our net income as we doubled down on our …

San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) ended 2023 with outstanding financial results, despite the challenges of an unpredictable macroeconomic landscape. Consolidated sales reached P379.8 billion, a 6% increase from the previous year, with all business units reporting growth in sales compared to 2022. This was attributed to improved volumes and pricing strategies. EBITDA was up 7% at P66.8 billion, …

The Philippines expects to forge commercially meaningful partnerships with US businesses and investors with the arrival to the country of an American trade mission this week, a trade official announced on Saturday. “There will be a high-level delegation comprised of 22 business delegates, C-level representatives from strategic sectors and iyong pag-uusapan po next week (this week) is of course how …

Continuing its commitment to social responsibility, Owndays Philippines– a leading Japanese eyewear brand–hosted its 2nd Cases for Change event last March 1, 2024 at their flagship branch in SM Megamall. The launch was filled with insightful stories and heartwarming testimonials, central to this year’s Cases for Change theme of Philippine Animal Well-Being. In her opening remarks, Ms. Jammie Gregorio, Owndays …

After launching the new Galaxy AI features with the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has expanded efforts to broaden accessibility of Galaxy AI. The company’s latest One UI 6.1 software update, arriving this March, will bring Galaxy AI capabilities to additional devices including the Galaxy S23 series. The updated AI features aim to enhance and elevate the user experience. Galaxy AI …

Parqal, the latest and most dynamic addition to Aseana City’s landscape celebrates nearly six months of successful operation proving to be a thriving space where Aseana City’s residents and visitors alike come together. Since its grand opening in September 2023, Parqal has emerged as the go-to destination for community events, recreational activities, and exciting retail experiences. Parqal has served as …

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DITO Telecommunity, the emerging force in the local telco landscape, has again surpassed industry giants by clinching the Rated #1 Mobile Network spot in the Philippines  at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards 2023.  Ookla, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights for almost two decades and pioneer of the world-renowned Speedtest® and Downdetector® platforms, announced that DITO achieved a …

Join us in celebrating excellence and achievement at the Sovereign Seal of Business Triumph & Remarkable Achievers on June 28, 2024, at the prestigious Dusit Thani Hotel Manila. This event, along with the 2nd Philippine Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers on September 8, 2024, at The Hexagon Events Place in Quezon City, and the 2nd Southeast Asian Premier Business …