Profriends builds thriving communities beyond homes
Property Company of Friends, Inc. (Profriends) is redefining Filipino homeownership by creating communities that prioritize not just comfortable housing but also relationships, sustainability, and holistic living.
LSB opens new North Luzon branches
Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB), a subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has opened three new branch-lite units (BLUs) in Northern Luzon, as part of its ongoing mission to support educators and strengthen communities. The new branches are located in San Fernando (La Union), La Trinidad (Benguet), and Tuguegarao City (Cagayan)—key hubs serving over 85,000 teaching and non-teaching staff and more than 5,000 schools across Regions I and II.
Meralco nears full power restoration after Nando
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by power outages caused by intensified southwest monsoon rains triggered by Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa). According to Meralco vice president and head of corporate communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga, crews are now conducting final restoration efforts and will continue working until service is fully restored.
IWG enters healthcare via APECO dea
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has partnered with International Workplace Group (IWG) to manage the newly built Super Health Center in Casiguran, Aurora—marking IWG’s first venture into healthcare facility management globally.
Global economy faces weak growth, systemic disruption
The global economy is entering a period of prolonged weak growth and structural disruption, with mounting risks for emerging markets like the Philippines. This is according to the latest Chief Economists’ Outlook, released today by the World Economic Forum.
