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Hotel101 taps $300M to fuel global expansion
DoubleDragon Corporation’s hospitality arm is ramping up its global expansion drive, with subsidiary Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. advancing a planned US$300 million (about P18 billion) Series A perpetual preferred share offering in the United States.
AGI eyes growth push after strong 2025 performance
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) is entering 2026 with cautious optimism and a renewed push for growth initiatives after delivering a strong financial performance in 2025, as it balances expansion plans against ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
PI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
BPI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
Potato Corner wins big amid global expansion
Potato Corner, the kiosk-based snack giant under Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc., has secured two major accolades at the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading force in Asia’s quick-service restaurant sector.
Mastercard expands AI-powered payments in Southeast Asia
Mastercard has launched its first authenticated AI-driven (agentic) payment transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, marking a step toward more secure and transparent digital commerce in the region.
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Hotel101 taps $300M to fuel global expansion
DoubleDragon Corporation’s hospitality arm is ramping up its global expansion drive, with subsidiary Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. advancing a planned US$300 million (about P18 billion) Series A perpetual preferred share offering in the United States.
AGI eyes growth push after strong 2025 performance
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) is entering 2026 with cautious optimism and a renewed push for growth initiatives after delivering a strong financial performance in 2025, as it balances expansion plans against ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
PI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
BPI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
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Hotel101 taps $300M to fuel global expansion
DoubleDragon Corporation’s hospitality arm is ramping up its global expansion drive, with subsidiary Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. advancing a planned US$300 million (about P18 billion) Series A perpetual preferred share offering in the United States.
AGI eyes growth push after strong 2025 performance
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) is entering 2026 with cautious optimism and a renewed push for growth initiatives after delivering a strong financial performance in 2025, as it balances expansion plans against ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
PI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
BPI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
Potato Corner wins big amid global expansion
Potato Corner, the kiosk-based snack giant under Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc., has secured two major accolades at the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading force in Asia’s quick-service restaurant sector.
Mastercard expands AI-powered payments in Southeast Asia
Mastercard has launched its first authenticated AI-driven (agentic) payment transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, marking a step toward more secure and transparent digital commerce in the region.
GSIS credits P7.3B in Balik Ginhawa refunds to over 500,000 members
More than 500,000 government workers and pensioners have received loan refunds under the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Balik Ginhawa program, with P7.3 billion credited to accounts as of April 20.
Deadly bee virus found in Philippine hives
Bees have long been the quiet workforce behind farms and forests alike. They pollinate crops, keep ecosystems humming, and produce everything from honey to beeswax.
Fashion show marks Japan–Philippines friendship year
Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and his wife, Akiko, attended the fashion show “Thread of Dreams,” co-hosted by BENCH/ and the Japan Foundation, Manila.
BPI EV loans hit P12B on demand surge
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is accelerating its push into electric vehicle (EV) financing, with its loan portfolio climbing 18% to about P12 billion as of end–first quarter, buoyed by stronger demand and improving affordability.