Ernesto M. Tanmantiong, Jollibee Foods Corp. president, CEO and executive director Perhaps there is no Filipino brand more well-known than Jollibee. The homegrown fast food chain has created an empire of over 1,500 locations, spanning from here […]
BSP to extend rate hike pause — poll
THE PHILIPPINE central bank is likely to keep rates unchanged at its Dec. 14 meeting. Families watch the musical fountain at Luneta Park in Manila, Dec. 9. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter […]
Senate likely to ratify FTA with S. Korea in January
A South Korea won note is seen in this illustration photo, May 31, 2017. — REUTERS By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Senate will likely ratify the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea when […]
Gross borrowings jump in October
BW FILE PHOTO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT’S gross borrowings jumped by 23.4% in October as domestic debt surged, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Data from the BTr showed that gross borrowings rose to P225.202 […]
Asia’s chocoholics will indulge even as prices of cocoa skyrocket, industry says
ASIA’S GROWING NUMBER of chocolate lovers will indulge their sweet tooth even as cocoa prices skyrocket to the highest level since the 1970s, a veteran of the industry says. With more than half of the world’s people, Asia accounts for only roughly a quarter of cocoa consumption, making it a […]
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1 of 5 MICHAEL CINCO was in good company for his fashion show at the Marriott Grand Ballroom at Newport World Resorts on Nov. 27. That evening, Mr. Cinco was given the Legacy Award of Excellence in […]
Avon study finds Filipino women’s partners control their appearance
RAWPIXEL.COM/FREEPIK MANY women in the Philippines have partners who influence or control aspects of their appearance, according to a report by global beauty brand Avon, and their friends do nothing to help them. “Over half (56%) of […]
Taiwanese skincare brand seeks to enter Philippine market next year
TAIPEI — Taiwan-based skincare brand Derma-Xpert is set to sell its skincare products in Philippine dermatology clinics and drugstores next year, an official said in the beginning of the month. Its supplier, the Asia Pacific Lovaty Cosmeceutical […]
How to fix the carbon crisis in fast fashion
CLARK STREET MERCANTILE-UNSPLASH DHAKA — With all eyes on climate talks in Dubai, the world of fashion is working out how it can fulfil an ambitious pledge to slash the emissions it makes clothing the world with […]
Seltos sets the scene
1 of 5 By Dylan Afuang IT MAY have been introduced just weeks ago, but the reskinned and retooled Seltos already represents Kia Philippines’ plans for next year. Led by the Ayala Corp.’s automotive division, the local […]