BusinessWorld took center stage at the 35th Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Business Journalism Awards on Friday, emerging as the Business News Source for 2025 and collecting three of the eight Reporter of the Year honors in an evening celebrating journalism that looks beyond balance sheets and boardrooms.
Amid busy daily schedules, Globe is making self-care easier to access with its new Wellness Pillar, turning mobile subscriptions into more than just connectivity.
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has supplied five commercial vehicles to EEI Carga Digital Logistics Corp. (eCarga), adding delivery capacity as the logistics provider expands its operations to meet growing customer requirements.
Jollibee Foods Corporation, widely known as the Jollibee Group, has once more earned distinction at the 2026 Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), securing two Golden Arrows for the second year running. This achievement also marks its fifth consecutive year receiving the prestigious recognition, reflecting steady progress in upholding high standards of corporate governance. The honor follows strong performance in the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) assessment, where the company improved its overall score compared to the previous year. The Golden Arrow Awards recognize publicly listed Philippine companies that meet rigorous regional governance benchmarks, with the award granted to those achieving a score of at least 75 points across key areas including shareholder rights, stakeholder relations, transparency, board oversight, and sustainability. Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong emphasized that the accolade underscores years of dedicated work across the organization, noting that robust governance remains central to sustainable growth, greater accountability, and lasting value for all stakeholders. As the business continues to expand, the Jollibee Group affirmed its ongoing commitment to refining governance practices that support both strategic goals and the interests of those it serves.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially launched its brand-new next-generation long-haul cabin products, crafted around how passengers actually work, dine, relax, and rest in the air to deliver a more comfortable, personal, and intuitive journey. The investment totals more than S$2 billion across all four cabin classes—First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy—as part of the airline’s upgraded end-to-end travel experience.
With only three in every 10 Filipinos trusting news most of the time and more than half avoiding it when they can, Ayala Corp. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala has urged businesses and media to work together to restore public confidence in institutions, stressing the importance of independent journalism in shaping economic decisions and holding powerful players accountable.
The Department of Agriculture has handed over a ₱65.6-million rice processing facility to the Talabutab Norte Primary Multipurpose Cooperative in General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, under the RCEF Mechanization Program.
Quezon City job seekers now have easier access to industry-relevant skills training, after the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) signed an agreement with global customer experience leader Foundever®. The deal launches the Quezon City Competency Enhancement and Retooling Program, aimed at bridging the gap between community skills and actual workplace needs.
The US has ruled out announcing the proposed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone during or after this month’s ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Manila, leaving the initiative’s timeline uncertain as Washington and Manila continue discussions on its scope and potential impact.