CEBU CITY—Cebu-based businessman Philip Lo has been appointed Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV), filling a key regional post that had remained vacant for more than a year.
For years, Apo Island's rich marine life drew visitors from around the world, but many residents remained trapped in poverty, relying on unpredictable fishing and seasonal tourism. Today, the small island off Negros Oriental is demonstrating how community-led conservation can generate stable livelihoods while protecting one of the country's most valuable marine ecosystems.
A Filipina chef has reached another milestone in the global hospitality industry, joining the ranks of Filipino executives leading high-profile dining destinations overseas.
CEBU CITY—Cebu now has it all. The opening of the SM Seaside Cebu Arena gives Cebu what it has long lacked—a world-class indoor venue capable of hosting concerts by global artists, international sporting events, conventions, and other major gatherings.
As QRPh continues to reshape how Filipinos pay for everyday purchases, GCash said it is ramping up efforts to combat a growing wave of scams targeting users of QR-based payment systems.
UnionBank is strengthening its position in the Philippine private banking market by expanding wealth management solutions tailored for next-generation family leaders, responding to rising demand for succession planning, legacy preservation, and personalized financial advice among affluent clients.
Reliable hydroelectric operations are becoming increasingly vital to the Philippines' energy security as the country expands its renewable energy portfolio, with SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet) highlighting how operational excellence supports a stable electricity supply.
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. is betting a bigger part of its recovery on online gambling, launching a rebuilt gaming platform aimed at the “mainstream premium” market.
CarBEV is betting that lowering barriers for entrepreneurs—not just consumers—could help accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the Philippines as demand grows for cleaner and more efficient transport options.