Category: Business

  • CitySavings Drives Community Growth Through Financial Wellness and High-Yield Savings

    PROMOTING FINANCIAL WELLNESS: Through Project ₱er@parasyon (PeraParasyon), City Savings Bank reinforces its mission to teach practical wealth management to the communities it serves, including teachers, uniformed personnel, and local government unit (LGU) workers. City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, is strengthening its efforts to help Filipinos build…

  • Moneymaxxing in this economy: Here’s How Maya Helps You Do It

    Lately, more Filipinos are getting intentional about their money. Not by cutting everything out—but by making what they already do count for more. That’s where moneymaxxing comes in. It’s about getting more out of your money, letting it grow, earn, and give something back while you go about your day. And with everything in one place, Maya,…

  • AEV Reports ₱25.5 Billion Core Net Income in 2025

    Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported consolidated core net income of ₱25.5 billion for the full year of 2025, same in 2024. As the active portfolio manager overseeing strategic investments across power, banking and financial services, food and beverage, infrastructure, and real estate, AEV continues to advance the Aboitiz Group’s vision of becoming the country’s…

  • PLDT Home: Free Calls to Filipinos in Middle East

    In times of uncertainty, the sound of a loved one’s voice gives more than comfort. As the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, PLDT Home is committed to ensuring that families remain connected when it matters most. To help Filipino families navigate these uncertain times, PLDT Home has activated free International Direct Dial (IDD)…

  • Unilever Philippines Boosts Local Production Capabilities Manufacturing in Cebu

    Unilever Philippines has announced a new collaborative manufacturing facility in Cebu dedicated to its Home Care business. The site will produce homegrown liquid products such as Surf Fabric Conditioners and Fabclean Liquids, supporting the growing demand across the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The initiative underscores Unilever Philippines’ commitment to serving Filipino families with locally relevant…

  • LCF Convention highlights partnerships, program sustainability

    To align is “to agree on a shared set of community partners,” Lambino said. “In many cases, impact is stronger when we commit to working with the same partners over time – building trust, capability, and continuity.” It also means to share “evaluation frameworks and a core set of impact metrics,” he said, “because CSR…

  • Fast Approval. Lounge Access. No Annual Fee for Life—Here’s Why the Maya Black Credit Card Is All Over Online Threads

    Quick approval. First credit card wins. A card that fits the lifestyle of the experience-driven generation. The Maya Black Credit Card from the #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines,  Maya, has been showing up more and more in online conversations with users sharing real experiences. After scanning posts across platforms, a few clear…

  • Oro China stages two-day Grand CNY Gold Festival

    Oro China opens its doors today, February 11, to a jewelry showcase that sets off a celebration rooted in prosperity, heritage, and smart investing. The Grand CNY Gold Festival, happening at the Atlantic Hall of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Lahug, invites Cebuanos to experience gold not only as adornment, but as legacy. Hosted…

  • 5 Payment Schemes to Consider When Hiring Freelancers for Your Business

    Many businesses turn to freelancers when they need specialized skills without the long-term financial commitment of hiring full-time employees. Whether you need a graphic designer to create marketing materials, a content writer to produce articles, or a virtual assistant to handle administrative tasks, freelancers can provide flexible and cost-efficient solutions. However, hiring a freelancer takes…

  • Megaworld launches 37th township, 97-hectare ‘The Sugartown’, in Negros Occidental

    MANILA, Philippines, January 12, 2026 – Property giant Megaworld is developing the 97-hectare ‘The Sugartown’ along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Road in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. This will be the company’s 37th township development and its third in the Province of Negros Occidental, following the launch of the 53 hectare Northill Gateway at the boundary of…

  • Rooted in the Visayas: The enduring legacy of Uy Masuy and Fighter Wine

    Cebu’s Plaridel district, once a bustling enclave for Chinese immigrants, a young stowaway from Amoy (Xiamen) named Uy Ma Suy began offering a medicinal drink that would eventually evolve into one of the country’s most enduring tonics: Fighter Wine.

  • Islands Souvenirs opens flagship store in SM City Cebu

    Islands Souvenirs, the homegrown retail brand credited with modernizing the pasalubong shopping experience, opened its newest flagship store at SM City Cebu on Friday.

  • From shore to store: BPI brings services closer to Siargao communities

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its “May BPI Dito” initiative at Prince Hypermart Siargao in Dapa, bringing essential banking services directly to the heart of the island community. This effort marks another milestone in BPI’s ongoing mission to make financial services more inclusive, accessible, and integrated into the daily lives of…

  • Aboitiz and Cebu growing together

    Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the portfolio manager of the Aboitiz Group, underscored its long-standing commitment to Cebu’s growth and prosperity at the Cebu Business Investment Forum held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Cebu City.

  • inDrive breaks ground on first regional hub in Visayas, announces industry-lowest 5% commission for drivers

    As Cebu continues to establish itself as an economic powerhouse serving as a hub of innovation, business, and tourism in the Visayas region, global mobility platform inDrive has officially broken ground on its first dedicated regional transportation navel, augmenting its long-term commitment to expanding people-driven mobility services across Visayas region and the Philippines.

  • Aboitiz Foundation reaffirms commitment to DENR’s Sustainable Forest Land Management Efforts

    Aboitiz Foundation—the corporate social responsibility arm of Aboitiz, the Philippines’ first techglomerate—expressed its strong commitment to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during the official launch of the Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) on June 26, a landmark initiative that strengthens public-private-community partnerships for forest protection and climate resilience.

  • MCIA named 7th most improved airport in the world

    Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has earned global recognition after being ranked 7th among the World’s Most Improved Airports in the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

  • BDO backs P12B wind energy deal to boost PH clean power goals

    BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) has partnered with ACEN, the Ayala group’s listed energy platform, to finance ACEN’s Onshore Wind Power Project—set to become the largest wind power facility in the Philippines.

  • 3 reasons you need a failsafe internet backup at home

    Imagine you’re on an important work call while your kids are researching online for a school project when suddenly, the connection drops. Your co-workers’ video freezes, and you hear your kids complaining about the internet. At this point, there is nothing you can do but wait for the connection to be fixed. If you don’t…

  • How to manage money for investments like education

    Saving enough money for further education is one of the most common financial goals among Filipinos, and for good reason. Investments in postgraduate education or specialized training can contribute a lot to one’s career mobility and further financial success.