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4 hours ago

SM Home relaunches Makati flagship as lifestyle hub for Filipinos

The home retail chain, which operates 78 branches nationwide, said the redesigned SM Home Makati store will serve as the proof-of-concept for a nationwide modernization program already underway in branches such as SM Aura and SM Megamall.
5 hours ago

Filipinos brace for choppy economic waters as food costs climb

Speaking before Food Industry Asia, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto emphasized that food regulations must avoid placing excessive burdens on both producers and consumers, reflecting mounting concern within government and industry over the economic timing of new compliance measures.
12 hours ago

Alsons Q1 net income jumps to P543M on stronger Mindanao demand

The Alcantara family’s Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. leaned on rising electricity demand in Mindanao to deliver stronger first quarter earnings despite growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
13 hours ago

PickUp Coffee expands via nationwide franchising push

PICKUP COFFEE, the Philippines’ fastest-growing coffee chain, is officially opening its business to franchising as the company targets at least 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2026.
13 hours ago

foodpanda rolls out QR-on-Delivery for cash-lite payments

foodpanda is digitizing the traditional cash-on-delivery experience with the launch of QR-on-Delivery, allowing customers to pay for orders upon arrival using QRPH-supported banks and e-wallets.
14 hours ago

Energy efficiency gains traction amid global risks

Efficiency and sustainability are becoming top priorities for companies facing rising energy pressures. The push for smarter energy management comes as global concerns over energy security continue to grow amid tensions in the Middle East.
14 hours ago

Brands tap TikTok Shop for Gen Z reach

As brands compete for younger consumers influenced by creators and short-form video content, many companies are turning to social commerce platforms such as TikTok Shop to drive product discovery and engagement.
1 day ago

CrowdStrike flags AI-driven cyberattacks on global financial firms

CrowdStrike warned that North Korean cyber adversaries stole billions in digital assets in 2025 while rapidly scaling attacks against global financial institutions using artificial intelligence tools, according to its latest financial services threat landscape report released Wednesday.
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