Fire hits Sy-Lim’s WalterMart North EDSA
March 8, 2023
A fire broke out inside a branch of WalterMart owned by the bilyonaryo Sy-blings together with the Lim family on Wednesday (March 8).
Planned erection of Amsterdam mega-brothel riles EU vaccines watchdog
March 8, 2023
It’s survived the Covid pandemic but now the European Union’s vaccines watchdog has a new worry: plans for a giant “erotic centre” near its Amsterdam headquarters.
British architect David Chipperfield wins Pritzker prize
March 8, 2023
British architect and urban planner David Chipperfield won the 2023 Pritzker Prize, the profession’s most prestigious award, organizers announced Tuesday.
Accor co-founder, who brought France US-style hotels, dies at 91
March 6, 2023
Gerard Pelisson, who co-founded Accor and turned the hotel group into a world leader, has died at 91 after a long illness, his family told AFP on Monday.
Personal attendance to wake ain’t required: Manila Pen loses SC case on grant bereavement leaves
March 6, 2023
The labor union of the Manila Peninsula Hotel secured a long-delayed victory against hotel management before the Supreme Court.
Step into Luxury: Siblings tap Korean superstar Lee Min Ho for SMDC’s new campaign
March 5, 2023
SM Development Corp. (SMDC) has just made an exciting announcement, and we can’t contain our excitement!
Rafael Vinoly, architect known for unique structures, dead at 78
March 4, 2023
Rafael Vinoly, a Uruguayan-born and New York-based architect known for designing landmark buildings around the world, has died at the age of 78, his family announced Friday.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise construction site in Tsim Sha Tsui
March 3, 2023
A skyscraper under construction in the heart of a historic Hong Kong shopping and tourist district was left scorched on Friday by a massive fire, with authorities saying the blaze had been largely extinguished.
Ayala Land’s industrial arm eyes expansion of logistics operations after a robust 2022
March 2, 2023
Strong contributions across all business segments pushed earnings of Ayala Land’s industrial real estate arm higher in 2022.
Residential, office, mall businesses boost earnings of Andrew Tan’s Megaworld to P15.4 billion
March 2, 2023
Megaworld Corp., the real estate arm of bilyonaryo Andrew Tan, announced a seven percent increase in net income to P15.4 billion last year.
Pope scraps free flats for cardinals
March 2, 2023
Catholic cardinals will no longer enjoy free Vatican apartments under a rule change ordered by Pope Francis to save money, Vatican News reported on Wednesday.
Britain’s Prince Harry loses home on royal estate
March 1, 2023
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are being evicted from their home on the British royal family’s Windsor estate, leaving them without a UK base, reports said on Wednesday.
Sy-blings’ Belle nears pre-pandemic figures with 2022 earnings soaring 130%
March 1, 2023
Sy-led leisure developer and gaming firm Belle Corp. saw its net income more than double to P1.7 billion in 2022, nearing pre-pandemic levels on the back of robust revenues which were driven by higher lease income and real estate sales.
Florida takes over Disney district to punish ‘woke’ politics
February 28, 2023
Florida’s governor seized control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district on Monday, hailing the end of the “corporate kingdom” as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its “woke” opposition to his political agenda.
Ayala REIT exceeds P60 billion AUM goal, earnings soar to P3.4 billion
February 27, 2023
The Ayala family’s real estate investment trust (AREIT) announced a 55 percent jump in its net income to P3.4 billion last year on the back of strong revenues.
Protected bike lanes along Ayala Avenue to stay: Makati LGU, Ayala Land, MBC heed public opinion
February 26, 2023
Cyclists have scored a major win as the local government of Makati listened to their clamor to keep the protected bike lanes along Ayala Avenue.
Ayala Land, MBC maintain safety of Ayala Avenue’s bike lanes, transport schemes
February 25, 2023
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the Makati Business Club (MBC), and the #MakeItSaferMakati movement have reached an agreement to maintain the protected bike lanes on Ayala Avenue.
Holcim optimistic for 2023 on US stimulus boosts
February 24, 2023
Swiss cement giant Holcim on Friday reported solid 2022 result and said it was optimistic for growth this year following US acquisitions and infrastructure spending.
Fire hits Sy-Lim’s WalterMart North EDSA
March 8, 2023
A fire broke out inside a branch of WalterMart owned by the bilyonaryo Sy-blings together with the Lim family on Wednesday (March 8).
Planned erection of Amsterdam mega-brothel riles EU vaccines watchdog
March 8, 2023
It’s survived the Covid pandemic but now the European Union’s vaccines watchdog has a new worry: plans for a giant “erotic centre” near its Amsterdam headquarters.
British architect David Chipperfield wins Pritzker prize
March 8, 2023
British architect and urban planner David Chipperfield won the 2023 Pritzker Prize, the profession’s most prestigious award, organizers announced Tuesday.
Accor co-founder, who brought France US-style hotels, dies at 91
March 6, 2023
Gerard Pelisson, who co-founded Accor and turned the hotel group into a world leader, has died at 91 after a long illness, his family told AFP on Monday.
Personal attendance to wake ain’t required: Manila Pen loses SC case on grant bereavement leaves
March 6, 2023
The labor union of the Manila Peninsula Hotel secured a long-delayed victory against hotel management before the Supreme Court.
Step into Luxury: Siblings tap Korean superstar Lee Min Ho for SMDC’s new campaign
March 5, 2023
SM Development Corp. (SMDC) has just made an exciting announcement, and we can’t contain our excitement!
Rafael Vinoly, architect known for unique structures, dead at 78
March 4, 2023
Rafael Vinoly, a Uruguayan-born and New York-based architect known for designing landmark buildings around the world, has died at the age of 78, his family announced Friday.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise construction site in Tsim Sha Tsui
March 3, 2023
A skyscraper under construction in the heart of a historic Hong Kong shopping and tourist district was left scorched on Friday by a massive fire, with authorities saying the blaze had been largely extinguished.
Ayala Land’s industrial arm eyes expansion of logistics operations after a robust 2022
March 2, 2023
Strong contributions across all business segments pushed earnings of Ayala Land’s industrial real estate arm higher in 2022.
Residential, office, mall businesses boost earnings of Andrew Tan’s Megaworld to P15.4 billion
March 2, 2023
Megaworld Corp., the real estate arm of bilyonaryo Andrew Tan, announced a seven percent increase in net income to P15.4 billion last year.
Pope scraps free flats for cardinals
March 2, 2023
Catholic cardinals will no longer enjoy free Vatican apartments under a rule change ordered by Pope Francis to save money, Vatican News reported on Wednesday.
Britain’s Prince Harry loses home on royal estate
March 1, 2023
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are being evicted from their home on the British royal family’s Windsor estate, leaving them without a UK base, reports said on Wednesday.
Sy-blings’ Belle nears pre-pandemic figures with 2022 earnings soaring 130%
March 1, 2023
Sy-led leisure developer and gaming firm Belle Corp. saw its net income more than double to P1.7 billion in 2022, nearing pre-pandemic levels on the back of robust revenues which were driven by higher lease income and real estate sales.
Florida takes over Disney district to punish ‘woke’ politics
February 28, 2023
Florida’s governor seized control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district on Monday, hailing the end of the “corporate kingdom” as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its “woke” opposition to his political agenda.
Ayala REIT exceeds P60 billion AUM goal, earnings soar to P3.4 billion
February 27, 2023
The Ayala family’s real estate investment trust (AREIT) announced a 55 percent jump in its net income to P3.4 billion last year on the back of strong revenues.
Protected bike lanes along Ayala Avenue to stay: Makati LGU, Ayala Land, MBC heed public opinion
February 26, 2023
Cyclists have scored a major win as the local government of Makati listened to their clamor to keep the protected bike lanes along Ayala Avenue.
Ayala Land, MBC maintain safety of Ayala Avenue’s bike lanes, transport schemes
February 25, 2023
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the Makati Business Club (MBC), and the #MakeItSaferMakati movement have reached an agreement to maintain the protected bike lanes on Ayala Avenue.
Holcim optimistic for 2023 on US stimulus boosts
February 24, 2023
Swiss cement giant Holcim on Friday reported solid 2022 result and said it was optimistic for growth this year following US acquisitions and infrastructure spending.
When trial turns to error: UnionBank sends wrong mass email
Someone from UnionBank’s tech team probably got an earful because of this booboo.
Do Kwon: S. Korea’s crypto ‘genius’ turned disgraced fugitive
Once hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon — now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency — was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety.
Holcim Philippines struggles with lower revenues and rising energy costs
Cement giant Holcim Philippines’ net income dropped by 63 percent to P941.8 million in the past year, mainly due to reduced sales and increased production costs.
From campus to catwalk: Nikki Huang rocks an all-black ensemble
Boston University student Nikki Huang’s recent Instagram post has left her followers in awe.
Luis Araneta Marcos’ love for photography and his wife
Luis Araneta Marcos has once again showcased his photography skills with a stunning picture of his wife, Xandra Rocha, on a luxurious yacht.
