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SMX unveils mural built on grit, grace
At the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex, a wall now holds a commanding new presence with the unveiling of the “1st Venus Stones Mural” by multi-media artist Anna Vergel RS. The monumental work transforms a simple passageway into a space that invites visitors to slow down and look.
Montemaria chills out with Ice World debut
A pilgrimage site best known for towering devotion is about to get a frosty twist. AbaCore Capital Holdings, Inc. is adding a new attraction to the sprawling Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference Center, an indoor winter-themed playground called Ice World.
Small beauty brands steal spotlight from industry giants
In the Philippines’ beauty business, the challengers are starting to look less like underdogs and more like disruptors.
Filipino billionaires rise as infrastructure drives wealth
Port tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. leads the Philippines’ contingent on the Forbes 2026 Billionaires List, ranking 175th globally with an estimated net worth of USD16.5 billion, making him the richest Filipino this year.
PCC clears Avon–Natura deal, sees calm competition
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Natura & Co. UK Holdings Limited by Avon International Limited, concluding that the...
