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3 Sep 2026

3:52PM

Asialink executive takes key role in Philippine lending group

Asialink Group of Companies group deputy CEO Patricia Poco-Palacios has been appointed to the Philippine Finance and Lending Association’s board of trustees, taking charge of its ways and means committee for the 2026–2027 term.

1 Sep 2026

10:22AM

FedEx veteran Garrick Thompson takes helm of PH operations

Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) has appointed company veteran Garrick Thompson as managing director of its Philippine operations, putting him in charge of more than 1,300 employees as the logistics giant seeks to strengthen its role in cross-border trade and e-commerce.

21 Aug 2026

9:26AM

OwnBank names Don Niño Santos CEO to drive digital growth

Own Bank has appointed Don Niño Santos as its new president and CEO as the technology-enabled rural bank seeks to accelerate digital banking growth and expand financial access across the Philippines.

11 Aug 2026

4:05PM

BPI AIA names banking, insurance veteran Melissa Henson as CEO

BPI AIA Life Assurance Corp. has appointed Melissa Henson as its new CEO, tapping an executive with nearly two decades of banking and insurance experience to lead the company's next phase of growth.

12 Jul 2026

10:57AM

Cebu businessman Philip Lo named presidential assistant for Visayas

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

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.

10 Jul 2026

8:07AM

SM Hotels strengthens leadership with Melissa Carlos appointment

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has appointed Melissa J. Carlos as vice president for commercial, bolstering its executive leadership as the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings continues to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the Philippine tourism industry.

9 Jul 2026

3:16PM

Emirates names new PH country manager to lead growth push

Emirates has appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the Philippines, tasking the veteran airline executive with leading the carrier's commercial operations in one of its key Southeast Asian markets. The leadership change comes as the Dubai-based airline continues expanding its presence in the country following an increase in flight frequencies earlier this year.

5 Jun 2026

9:42AM

SM Hotels taps hospitality veteran Janytte Siega to lead SMX Cebu

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has appointed hospitality executive Janytte Siega as general manager of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, the company's largest upcoming convention and exhibition venue that is slated to open in November 2026.

12 Feb 2026

3:17PM

Sony Music Publishing names Roslyn Pineda Asia chief

Sony Music Publishing has named longtime music executive Roslyn Pineda as president, Asia, marking a leadership transition in one of the company’s fastest-growing international regions.