Shares of Apple Inc. surged to a record high on Monday, driven by strong early demand for its newly released iPhone 17 across key markets in China and the US.
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines experienced a modest decline in the first four months of 2025, totaling 2.10 million visitors compared to 2.12 million during the same period last year, data from the Department of Tourism showed.
Chinabank secured two honors at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, anchoring the SM Group’s total of 15 recognitions alongside BDO Unibank, BDO Life, SM Foundation and SM Supermalls. Its “CBC Investor Relations: Focused on Value” won in Financial Communication and Investor Relations, while “My CBC: An App Fit for Beauty Queens” took home the Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication award.
PHirst Park Homes Inc. awarded two buyers their reserved house-and-lot units for free in the first draw of its nationwide #OwnTheDream raffle promotion, while also recognizing its top-performing sales teams during its Mid-Year Sales Awards.
The Philippines hosted the 13th ASEANTOM Annual Meeting Aug. 11–13, 2026 in Manila, leading ASEAN cooperation on nuclear safety, security and safeguards.
CDO Foodsphere Inc. is marking its 50th year by continuing to develop products and enter new food categories shaped by the changing tastes, needs, and lifestyles of Filipino families.