Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are stepping up efforts to draw more Filipino travelers to Bangkok, offering discounted flights as they position the Thai capital as an accessible destination for quick overseas escapes.
Citi and German development finance institution DEG have closed a more than P1.5-billion co-financing loan for OnePuhunan, unlocking fresh capital that could help thousands of Filipino women entrepreneurs grow their businesses and improve household incomes.
TREYNA Group is expanding its public relations business with the acquisition of Evident, bringing the corporate and advocacy communications specialist into its growing agency portfolio.
Albert Mitchell “Mitch” Locsin—a telecoms executive, sales and marketing honcho, and longtime member of two major industry associations—was a steady and rational voice in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and contact center sectors until his untimely passing on Aug. 19 at age 56.
Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. is showing a greater willingness to part with assets to protect the strongest parts of his business empire, with his sprawling water business already sold and prime real estate potentially going to outside buyers for the first time.
RCBC is widening access to formal financial services by combining community-based banking points with digital products designed for Filipinos who remain underserved by traditional banking channels.
Rising medical costs and gaps in existing health coverage are putting greater financial pressure on Filipino families, with out-of-pocket expenses accounting for more than 40 percent of the country’s healthcare spending.
Strategic communications is increasingly becoming a tool for influencing policy and driving business outcomes, with two Philippine campaigns showing how advocacy can move from public conversations to measurable change.