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‘Sari-sari stores become hubs for women empowerment’
by Catherine Talavera - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Sari-sari stores are becoming hubs for cultivating psychological, social and economic empowerment among Filipina entrepreneurs, according to a study by startup Packworks in collaboration with the Philippine Institute...
‘An opportune time to invest in real estate’
by Catherine Talavera - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
It’s evident that the residential property market has been facing challenging times, especially with the large amount of unsold condominium units on the market, which will take years to sell.
Watsons to power more Philippines stores with solar energy
by Catherine Talavera - March 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Health and beauty retailer Watsons Philippines is planning to power 30 more stores and one distribution center with renewable energy this year, in line with its commitment to sustainability.
BDO strengthens partnership with Japan’s Shizuoka Bank
by Catherine Talavera - February 28, 2025 - 12:00am
BDO Unibank Inc. has expanded its partnership with Japan’s Shizuoka Bank Ltd. to boost trade and investment opportunities between the Philippines and Japan.
‘Philippines data center pipeline needs $1.09 billion to build’
by Catherine Talavera - February 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines will need approximately $1.09 billion worth of capital to build data centers in the pipeline for the coming five to seven years, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Lazada expands operations in Mindanao
by Catherine Talavera - February 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Leading ecommerce platform Lazada has widened its reach in the country after expanding operations and services in Mindanao.
RCBC nets P9.5 billion in 2024
by Catherine Talavera - February 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. reported a net income of P9.5 billion last year, a 22-percent decline from P12.22 billion in the previous year.
Pinoys to prioritize big-ticket purchases this year – study
by Catherine Talavera - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am
These days, almost anything can be done through our smartphones.
‘Manila capable of evolving into global playground city’
by Catherine Talavera - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Manila has the potential to become a global playground city, according to a Thailand-based hospitality consultancy firm.
DBM reports success of procurement via online platform
by Catherine Talavera - February 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The procurement services unit of the Department of Budget and Management has reported the success of the first transaction made through the eMarketplace online platform with the turnover of P7.6 million worth of...
The Blue Leaf breaks ground in Arca South
by Catherine Talavera - February 21, 2025 - 12:00am
A premier events venue is set to rise within Ayala Land Inc.’s 74-hectare Arca South in Taguig City next year as the development has now started construction.
RCBC to further boost ATM Go partner merchants
by Catherine Talavera - February 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. reported a 145-percent jump in its ATM Go partner merchants last year, driven by its ability to support micro, small and medium enterprises in local communities.
Ayala Land launches luxury residences in Davao
by Catherine Talavera - February 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Property giant Ayala Land is strengthening its foothold in Mindanao with its first high-end horizontal residential development in Davao under Ayala Land Premier.
P8.5 billion tax case filed over illicit cigarette factory, warehouses
by Catherine Talavera - February 18, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has filed an P8.5-billion tax evasion case against those behind an illicit cigarette factory and three warehouses in Bulacan and Valenzuela.
Damosa Land secures funding for coconut milk facility
by Catherine Talavera - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Mindanao-based real estate and agro-industrial developer Damosa Land has secured a multi-million funding from the Thai Coconut Public Company Ltd. (COCOCO) for the development of a coconut milk production facility...
Bulk of Asialink loans support MSMEs
by Catherine Talavera - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
More than two-thirds of Asialink Finance Corp.’s P15.54 billion disbursed loans last year were geared toward supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
Pag-IBIG Fund releases P130 billion housing loans in 2024
by Catherine Talavera - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG released nearly P130 billion worth of home loans in 2024, helping more Filipinos realize their dream of homeownership.
STI breaks ground for P950 million Alabang campus
by Catherine Talavera - February 14, 2025 - 12:00am
STI Education Services Group, Inc. is spending approximately P950 million for the establishment of a new campus in Alabang which will cater to both senior high school and college students.
AppleOne Group bullish on tourism growth
by Catherine Talavera - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Cebu-based property developer AppleOne Group is strengthening its foothold in key tourism hubs in Visayas and Mindanao, driven by its optimism about the continued growth this year.
JuanHand disburses over P45 billion in loans in six years
by Catherine Talavera - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Local fintech lending app JuanHand has disbursed over P45 billion worth of loans in its six years of operations.
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