Corporate

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) and partner Al-Ghunaim Trading Co. have opened their 130th café in Kuwait, capping more than two decades of expansion that has turned a single Salmiya outlet launched December 16, 2004 into one of the country’s top premium café brands.

GCash is bullish on GStocks PH’s outlook as more Filipinos turn to digital investing. Wealth Management General Manager Darvin Sy Su said the platform draws strong interest from first-time investors, with the focus now converting that early engagement into regular investing habits.

EastWest joined as a main exhibitor at the Asia Food and FIM Expo PH 2026, connecting directly with food and beverage leaders, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs at the World Trade Center Manila. Held September 9–12, the event gathered 161 industry players from home and abroad, highlighting innovations in packaging, labeling, and automated processing that meet strict quality and safety standards.

The Antipolo City Government, launched its second IEC Public School Caravan to arm youth against online harm—with sharp focus on emerging AI-powered risks.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is expanding its workplace inclusion efforts by partnering with Shine Special Education Center Inc. (SHINE) to give students with disabilities hands-on work experience.