Philippine businesses remained pessimistic in September as high fuel and energy costs weighed on operations, although sentiment improved slightly from August, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The latest Business Expectations Survey showed the overall confidence index at -8.4 percent, up from -10.9 percent a month earlier. The negative reading means pessimists continued…
SM Investments Corporation has secured the highest distinction in the Institute of Corporate Directors’ (ICD) Golden Arrow Awards for the third consecutive year, highlighting its sustained performance in corporate governance. The parent company of the SM Group received the Five Golden Arrow Award based on the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) assessment, which examines…
Representing Foundever at the Asia CEO Awards 2026 are Karen Kristine Rama, director for recruitment; Fatima Rose Cojuanco, director for HR total rewards; Jen Vargas, director for HR-benefits; Henry Valencia, director for HR business partners; and Lena Madrid, senior manager for marketing and communications. Career opportunities and employee wellbeing have earned Foundever Circle of Excellence…
As families prepare to visit cemeteries and reunite with loved ones for Undas, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is keeping its crews on round-the-clock standby—and reminding customers that a safe holiday starts before they leave home. The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led power distributor said its personnel will be ready to respond to electricity service concerns across…
Alex Eala already knows who she wants beside her on a road trip—and apparently, Coco Gauff’s qualifications include excellent taste in music. In a playful question-and-answer video shared during the Ningbo Open, the Filipina tennis standout picked Gauff as her ideal travel companion, revealing a friendship built on more than their shared life on the…
For young Filipinos, financial security is taking on a more personal meaning. Building wealth still matters, but so does having the confidence to change careers, support a family, and handle life’s unexpected turns without losing financial footing. That shift emerges from the “PhilLife Meter: Feeling the Insurance Pulse of Pinoy Gen Y and Z” study,…
DAVAO CITY — What makes a public space welcoming, a neighborhood more livable, or a city better suited to the people who call it home? At the inaugural Davao Design Week, those questions opened a conversation that welcomed everyone—from design professionals and community leaders to students and children. Held at La Herencia Davao from October…
For students at Cagayan State University (CSU), working on a research paper or creating digital content can now help support another learner’s education. Globe and CSU have launched the Student Productivity and Academic Research Kiosk, or SPARK, a dedicated digital learning space that brings together connectivity, technology, and an opportunity to give back. Inaugurated in…
Behind every memorable getaway is a network of businesses working to make it happen—from travel agencies and transport providers to hotels, restaurants, and retailers. For these entrepreneurs, turning travel demand into business growth takes more than an attractive offer. It also means managing payments, keeping cash flowing, and securing funds when opportunities arise. UnionBank is…
Some weekdays call for a little comfort—and a generous helping of cheese. Whether you’re powering through deadlines, heading home after a long commute, or simply taking a break from cooking, Pizza Hut has a tasty reason to look forward to lunch or dinner. From October 12 to November 5, 2026, Pizza Hut’s ₱10 Four Cheese…