Corporate

Mastercard has named Jason Crasto as its new country manager for the Philippines, tasked with leading the company’s strategic direction and operations in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital payments markets.

Monde Nissin Corp. reported a 3 percent drop in core attributable income to ₱7.19 billion for the first nine months of 2025, down from ₱7.45 billion a year earlier, mainly due to higher edible oil prices.

PLDT Inc. expects stronger earnings in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the first two quarters, chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Wednesday.

Lazada Philippines announced that the 11 11, its biggest sale of the year, will run from November 10 beginning at 8 PM until November 13, positioning the event to surpass the performance of the previous 9.9 sale. In Taguig City, Lazada Philippines chief executive officer Carlos Barrera and head of seller operations Alvin Ching emphasized the company’s growing role in powering the nation’s digital economy and strengthening its reputation as the leading destination for authentic brands and quality products.

McDonald’s Philippines has been named Employer of the Year by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), recognizing the company’s outstanding people management and purpose-driven practices.