PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterTHE RECENT deal between Ayala Corp. and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. is likely to increase the valuation of the anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of the electronic wallet GCash, according to analysts.On Friday last week, Ayala Corp. announced that

1 of 3A NATIONAL terno-making convention, organized by clothing conglomerate Bench and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), will once again culminate in a celebration of the Philippine dress, the terno, in a gala on Jan. 26, 2025, called Ternocon.This year’s edition is the

In the Philippines, the healthcare sector has accelerated their commitments to promoting wellness and delivering innovative healthcare solutions. Among the companies in the industry, global in-house capability center Optum Philippines, has combined clinical expertise, technology, and data to make steps toward improving the health and

PHOTO FROM TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINESA GROWING market is a magnet for investors, much like the proverbial moth to a flame. This is true for businesses in general but is even more so for the automotive sector. Volume leads to economies of scale that are critical

MEGAWORLDCORP.COMMEGAWORLD Corp. shares increased last week following the company’s announcement of a P15-billion investment to develop a new township in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.The company — in terms of value turnover — had P394.05 million worth of 174.89 million shares exchanging hands from Oct. 14

THE global denim brand Levi’s has reopened its store in SM Makati, introducing an innovative Next-Gen store concept designed to resonate with a broader audience, particularly younger consumers.“With the new store design, it’s more brightly lit and gives a brighter environment. It catches the attention

1 of 2IT’S QUITE a treat when we get to meet the designer behind any of the products we really like. I guess it’s fueled by the same desire as wanting to get to know the author of a book, before being able to fully

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterSINGAPORE — The Southeast Asian cruise market has seen “tremendous” growth despite disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, a Disney Cruise Line executive said.The Disney Cruise Line recently launched a Singapore-based cruise liner to tap into the Southeast Asian market, Sarah

REVOLI S. CORTEZ/PPA POOLAn unsettled global environment faces Southeast Asian countries into the last few months of 2024, driven by uncertainties ranging from the elections in the United States and weakness in the Chinese economy, to the outcome of the wars in Ukraine and the

REUTERSTHE National Dairy Authority (NDA) said it is seeking to establish a stock farm in Palawan to further grow the dairy herd.Administrator Marcus Antonius T. Andaya said Palawan is being considered, further expanding the network of stock farms from the five that are expected to

1 of 6Revised Kia Carnival gets ‘fuel-efficient’ diesel, new look, and techBy Dylan AfuangWHILE THE NEW Kia Carnival boasts bolder styling, and new convenience and safety technologies, the South Korean car maker’s family-oriented, luxury MPV continues to be powered by a diesel engine, particularly in