Business

Southeast Asia’s projected rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc in 2030, along with its acceleration in eCommerce, has made it one of the most attractive markets for companies worldwide. However, businesses outside the region find that entering it is a complicated process that requires a deep understanding of eCommerce fundamentals and the SEA customer experience.  The key to …

THREE new beneficiaries received funding for their respective community development projects after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released a total of P30.09 million in financial grants on June 21, 2022 at the agency’s Executive Office in Manila. The PAGCOR Board turns over P199,833 financial grant to Nueva Vizcaya’s Provincial Police Office. Police Colonel Ranser Evasco (2nd from right) …

Airspeed, one of the Philippines’ largest and most trusted logistics service companies, has renewed its partnership with Asia CEO for the 4th year. The ASIA CEO  organizes the largest business forums and summits in the Philippines, including Asia CEO Awards, nation’s dominant business awards event.  The Asia CEO Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and the …

Get a free health plan for every meal! Telehealth service provider KonsultaMD and convenience store chain Lawson Philippines have joined hands to make healthcare more accessible and affordable than ever.  Every Lawson Premium Series ready-to-eat meal worth a minimum of P95 entitles the customer to a FREE one-month KonsultaMD health plan for up to five members. The health plan includes …

The past two years have been tough for everyone. And when times get tough, financial institutions have it in their best interest to be at their strongest, in order to provide the most help for their clients.  Based on a leading consumer survey covering the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) was indeed a pillar of …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) once again exemplified its commitment to nation-building after it received commendation from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for its vital contributions to the government’s COVID-19 response efforts.  PAGCOR was one of the government agencies which were recognized by the President for helping ease the plight of millions of Filipinos who were gravely affected by …

A spacious state-of-the-art evacuation facility here funded by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was inaugurated on June 20, 2022 a year after its construction began. The multi-purpose evacuation structure, classified as a Scheme 2 building worth P29.7 million is a basketball court-type evacuation facility complete with amenities such as comfort rooms, a stage area and bleachers. It is …

1800 Eastwood Avenue and 1880 Eastwood Avenue are awarded prestigious certifications for leading the way in PH as ‘healthy buildings of the future’ Two out of the 14 buildings under the portfolio of MREIT, Inc., the REIT company of the country’s largest office landlord, Megaworld, etched a historic milestone after each receiving a Powerful (4 stars) IMMUNE™ certification from Healthy …

Underscoring the important role of communications in shaping the Philippines in the next normal, MVP Group of Companies Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and Alliance Global Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin L. Tan headline the list of business icons who will be leading thought-leadership conversations during the National Public Relations Congress hosted by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) …

Residents of Dingalan, Aurora now have a typhoon-resilient evacuation facility to turn to in times of calamities, following the inauguration of the municipality’s P50 million worth Multi-Purpose Evacuation Center (MPEC) on June 16, 2022. The two-storey structure was funded by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Dingalan’s picturesque mountains, scenic beaches and pristine waterfalls make it a go-to haven …