Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the largest fast food chain in Southeast Asia, is exploring a public listing for its fast-growing Vietnamese coffee arm, Highlands Coffee, in a move that could unlock fresh capital and sharpen the group’s regional expansion.
Jollibee Foods Corp. capped 2025 with record preliminary systemwide sales and its most aggressive store expansion yet, reinforcing its vision to evolve from a Philippine fast food leader into a global multi-brand powerhouse.
Jollibee Foods Corp. is getting a strong validation of its global coffee strategy, with Compose Coffee topping customer satisfaction rankings among South Korea’s leading low-cost coffee chains, according to a recent survey by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA).
Quick service restaurants (QSRs) and food kiosks are set to drive growth in the Philippine foodservice industry in 2026, as consumers prioritize affordability, convenience, and speed, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
China Banking Corp. posted another solid quarter, with first-half earnings rising 11 percent as robust loan growth, stronger interest income and healthier asset quality offset higher operating expenses.
Metro Manila's office market is showing signs of resilience despite slower leasing activity, with Colliers Philippines saying companies and landlords that move early on lease renewals, embrace flexible workspaces, and invest in sustainability will be best positioned as demand gradually recovers.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging the government to pursue a nationwide energy grid linking the country's major islands, saying the decades-long project could lower electricity costs, strengthen energy security, and unlock more balanced economic growth across the archipelago.
CEBU CITY — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on private businesses to take a bigger role in strengthening the country’s meat sector, saying government and industry must work together to secure food supplies, stabilize prices, and protect public health.