Business

Online retail/wholesale store Tindahan ni Juan is on the verge of major expansion this year. With seven physical outlets currently operational in Zambales and Olongapo, the proudly Filipino-inspired brand is eyeing more outlets in Bataan, Region 3, and eventually in Metro Manila as well within the next few months. In line with its optimistic growth surge, the company’s major stakeholders, …

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and Citicore Renewable Energy Company (CREC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 11 July 2023 as a joint commitment to champion renewable energy.  Through this partnership, SM Prime will source its energy requirements of up to 90-Megawatts (MWac) from CREC’s upcoming Lumbangan Solar Power Plant in Tuy, Batangas. The long-term agreement will commence in …

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco discussed the agency’s plans and programs to make the Philippines a leading gaming destination in the ASEAN region. Chairman Tengco was invited to deliver the Keynote Address on the third day of the G2E Asian IR Summit in Macau on July 13, 2023.  In his speech, the PAGCOR …

DoubleDragon Corporation (“DoubleDragon”) worldwide hotel expansion subsidiary, Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd. today July 12, 2023 signs the Exclusive Master Sales Agency Agreement with H2 Christie’s International Real Estate as the sole principal sales and marketing of its first international project, Hotel101-Niseko located in Niseko Hokkaido Japan. H2 Christies may also tap sub-agents under it to market the Hotel101-Niseko units that …

The Lamudi Property Fair 2023, co-presented by IKEA and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), opened its doors to the public this July 7, 2023, at the TriNoma Activity Center, Quezon City. Property seekers and real estate professionals flocked to the kickoff day of the biggest property festival in the country.  The Lamudi Property Fair 2023 is a three-day real …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has joined hands with the BDO Capital & Investment Corporation (BDO Capital) in arranging a P5-billion syndicated corporate notes facility with other domestic banks, to support ASA Philippines Foundation, Inc.’s (ASA) credit expansion for underserved women. The state-run Bank has a significant participation in the syndicated transaction, the proceeds of which will be …

On 03 July 2023, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, together with Board of Investments (BOI) Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo, and Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) President Dr. Dan Lachica, met with Dr. Gunther Kegel, President of the German Electronics and Digital Industry Association (German: Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie or ZVEI), and CEO of Pepperl+Fuchs. During …

J&T Express, one of the leading and fastest-growing delivery service providers in the Philippines, continues to give the best deals for its customers with its latest promo and services. This 7.7, customers can enjoy the lowest shipping rates for as low as PHP 36 when they download the J&T Express mobile app. The promo is offered to all customers–most especially …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is making significant progress towards a more sustainable future with the launch of its Climate Change Action Initiative. This undertaking underscores ICTSI’s efforts to decarbonize and contribute to global efforts in addressing climate change. Recognizing the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the initiative will develop a comprehensive …

In a collaboration for social good, SM Store, Mastercard, and SM Foundation came together to provide educational support to female SM scholars pursuing education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. The partnership culminated with the check turnover ceremony held on June 14, 2023. The partnership underscores the companies’ commitment to fostering equal opportunities for women and girls in …