Tag: Franchise Asia Philippines

iACADEMY, the Makati-based private educational institution, has reaffirmed its position as the nation’s leading innovative school. Established 24 years ago, it received the “Most Innovative School” award at the Global Brands Awards in 2025, following its first distinction as “Most Innovative Education Provider” in 2020. This recognition makes it the only Philippine school to have received this honor twice, standing alongside global leaders such as Harvard University, MIT, and Nanyang Technological University.

Metrobank has partnered with Mastercard to join its global Priceless Causes initiative, turning routine card transactions into tangible environmental action. Launched in line with Philippine Environment Month this June 2026, the collaboration gives cardholders a simple way to support reforestation efforts without altering their usual spending habits.

The Marcos administration expects a pickup in infrastructure spending to provide fresh momentum for the economy in the second half of the year as public works projects delayed by government reviews gradually resume.

The country's persistent port congestion stems less from empty containers than from thousands of overstaying laden boxes occupying valuable terminal space, according to the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL), which is urging faster action from the Bureau of Customs (BOC).