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Proudly Philippine made: First units of new Toyota Tamaraw roll out in Laguna
MANILA, Philippines – Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) rolled out on Thursday, November 28, the first units of the Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw made in its factory in Santa Rosa, Laguna, south of the...
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From Mexican to Filipino: Consunji group finalizes purchase of CEMEX Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – From its origins as a Mexican multinational investment, CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CEMEX) is now majority-owned by Filipino conglomerate Consunji Group, known for building...
View ArticleLacking job security, Filipino call center workers face AI threat
MANILA, Philippines – Mylene Cabalona has been taking calls for foreign companies from the Philippines since 2010, the same year when the country overtook India to become the world’s call center...
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Air Canada sets nonstop Vancouver-Manila flights beginning April 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will start offering 14-hour nonstop Vancouver-Manila flights starting April 2025 and will operate four weekly flights beginning May. Flights from...
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‘National vehicle’: Toyota unveils new PH-made Tamaraw in nationwide launch
MANILA, Philippines – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) unveiled its locally-made Next Generation Tamaraw at eight locations nationwide on Friday, December 6. The launch marks the return of the beloved...
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Multiplier effect: How mentoring entrepreneurs fosters growth
MANILA, Philippines – Affiliated businesses of Endeavor Philippines, a global network for high-impact entrepreneurs, generated around $900 million in revenue, created over 66,000 jobs, and raised $1...
View ArticlePhilippine gambling revenue to hit record $6B this year
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine gambling industry’s revenue is projected to reach a record of more than P350 billion ($6.03 billion) this year, driven by growth in the electronic gaming sector,...
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About-face: Ombudsman indicts Cusi, others for graft over UC...
MANILA, Philippines – The Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former energy secretary Alfonso Cusi and several other energy officials for graft, reversing a January 2024 joint resolution on...
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Upskilling AI software Arbolo hopes to capture Philippine BPO market
MANILA, Philippines – While there are fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines, AI-powered software Arbolo is hoping it...
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Japan’s strawberries are coming to the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Japan’s strawberries, known for their sweetness, will soon make their way to Manila following the lifting of an export ban on Sunday, December 15. The Ministry of Agriculture,...
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FAST FACTS: How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other
Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, according to sources, including a possible merger, as challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals urge a restructuring of Japan’s auto...
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[OPINION] 2024: A year of energy regulatory capture, cartels, and a cabal of...
As we rush to close a year of high headline inflation indices and pray that 2025 offers better prospects for the economy, we focus on an ever-recurring curse and a refraining mantra of resolutions...
View ArticleJapan Airlines systems back to normal after cyberattack delayed flights
TOKYO, Japan – Japan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday, December 26, its systems returned to normal, with same-day ticket sales resuming, after a cyberattack delayed some domestic and international...
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2024: Where did Filipinos go? And how do they plan their vacations?
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are closing the year with yet another vacation opportunity — a long weekend from Saturday, December 28, up until New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Are you...
View ArticleThe Russian billionaires whose chemical factories fuel Russia’s war machine
LONDON, United Kingdom – Chemicals factories founded or owned by some of Russia‘s wealthiest men are supplying ingredients to plants that manufacture explosives used by Moscow’s military during the...
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How multi-AI agent platform ChatGenie helps automate chat queries
MANILA, Philippines – Chatbots are not new — you’ve probably encountered one while shopping or when trying to inquire about products and services online. However, Ragde Falcis, chief executive officer...
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Jollibee’s Milksha to get 70% stake in Taiwan-based Moon Moon Food
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine multinational Jollibee Foods Corporation continues to expand its global footprint with the acquisition of another top food brand. The fastfood giant said its...
View ArticleCOA pushes MWSS to collect P5-billion claim from Maynilad
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has asked the Central Office (CO) of water utility regulator Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to show proof it has tried to...
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Supreme Court: Power generation, supply not public utilities but subject to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that electricity generation and power supply are not public utility operations but still regulated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). In an...
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PAL adds new Catarman route, more Siargao flights from Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up flights from the Queen City of the South beginning March with a new route to Catarman and more flights to Siargao. “The new Cebu hub...
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