Business

Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala joins other business and faith leaders from across the globe in rallying for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy. Zobel, who joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism in 2021, is currently a member of the council’s steering committee. The first in-person convening of its steering committee was hosted last month at …

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. are boosting the disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) efforts of the City Government of Palayan, the provincial capital of Nueva Ecija, with the Ligtas Kit. “We continue what we started in 2022. We aim to reach more communities in need in their disaster preparedness and emergency response capacities, including those in …

Leading digital solutions platform Globe started 2023 on a high, emerging as the Most Reliable Mobile Network in the Philippines for the fourth straight quarter, according to the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, Ookla. Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® Q1 2023 data, Globe continued to dominate the industry, obtaining the highest consistency scores since the …

SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) and Watsons have teamed up to promote the health and wellness of Filipinos through a series of medical missions in Ilocos Norte. With the support of project partners, the two organizations recently conducted two successful medical missions that brought free diagnostic and medical services to thousands of beneficiaries. During the first leg of the medical mission …

Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Honduran business unit that operates in Puerto Cortés, recently welcomed the inaugural call of Seaboard Blue – the first container vessel in the world to be converted from conventional diesel to liquified natural gas propulsion. Seaboard Blue docked at Honduras under the North and Central America service of Seaboard Marine, a premiere ocean transport …

One of the foundations of good health is proper hydration. This is especially true in tropical countries like ours. Water is the default choice, but another go-to refresher that hydrates, tastes great, and gives you a little bit something extra is Buko Juice or Coconut Water.  Buko Juice does wonders for your body as it contains rich minerals and nutrients. …

One of the notable traits of Filipinos is their solid display of love and care for their pet dogs and cats.  They regularly spend time and resources to keep them groomed, healthy, and jolly. To help fur parents protect their beloved fur babies, BDO Insure, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BDO Unibank, offers affordable and customizable pet dog and cat insurance …

SM Development Corporation (SMDC) celebrated a major construction milestone with the topping off of the first phase of Gold Residences, the residential condominium property within its award-winning township, Gold City. The ceremony was held last March 21, 2023 in Parañaque City. Gold Residences reaches new heights as key executives of SMDC and its partners proudly lead the topping-off ceremony of …

SM Foundation (SMFI), Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), and other partners recently collaborated to provide free medical and dental services to beneficiaries from Quezon City. About 490 patients received free dental services and medical–from tooth extraction, electrocardiogram (ECG), and x-ray tests to uric, cholesterol, and glucose tests. The patients also received free medicines and vitamins. Collaborating with SMFI and PMPC …

Companies launch Gogoro Smartscooters® and Battery-Swapping Pilot in Metro Manila, announce public availability by Q4 2023 Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc. on Monday made history as they launched Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping in the Philippines. The companies are introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers. The …