Irma Isip

4 POSTS
Irma Isip is a seasoned business journalist covering corporate developments, international trade, and economic trends. A University of Santo Tomas graduate, she spent over 15 years as Business Editor at Malaya Business Insight, delivering clear, insightful reporting on key market and industry developments.

Conquer Kuala Lumpur in 24 hours flat

They said it couldn’t be done. Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling, sensory-overload metropolis where ancient heritage trades punches with ultra-modern skyline ambitions—a city built for leisurely exploration, slow-steeped kopitiam mornings, and tropical pacing. But where others see an impossible itinerary, a true traveler sees a challenge.

Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth 

Vivant Water is treating 2026 as a pivotal year as it moves from building its presence across the water industry to scaling operations, investments, and its project pipeline.

Apple Pay turns Manila coffee runs cashless effortlessly

There is something oddly satisfying about paying for your morning coffee without ever opening your wallet. No coins rattling in your pocket. No frantic search for a card. Just a quick double click, a glance at your iPhone and, before the espresso machine finishes steaming the milk, payment is done.

China’s spiciest cities showcase pandas and neon

If Tokyo feels too polished and Seoul too familiar, western China is ready to shake Filipino travelers out of their comfort zone in the best possible way.

Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

Singapore is no longer just a distant dot on Top Line Business Development Corp.’s growth chart. It has become a very literal marker of how far the company has travelled in 12 years, from a Visayas-based real estate developer to an emerging energy player now thinking in global supply routes.

Just in

When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty 

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.

Business groups push back on proposed 200% beverage tax hike

Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.

Lenovo unveils new AI PCs – performance without the premium price

Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.

Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone 18 launch with intimate dining events

Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.
spot_img