BPI Wealth launches new investment fund
BPI WEALTH, the wealth management arm of listed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has launched a fund that allows clients to invest in stocks, bonds or mutual funds and offers health and medical benefits.“BPI Wealth Builder is more than
Pingkian: Isang Musikal wins big at the 2024 Aliw Awards
CULTURALCENTER.GOV.PHTANGHALANG PILIPINO’S Pingkian: Isang Musikal bagged four awards, including Best Musical, at the 37th Aliw Awards held on Dec. 18 at the Manila Hotel.Directed by Jenny Jamora, written by Juan Ekis, and composed by Ejay Yatco, Pingkian: Isang Musikal is
ACEN to build major wind farm in New South Wales, Australia
ACENRENEWABLES.COM.AUAYALA-LED ACEN Corp. has secured a contract to construct a 936-megawatt (MW) wind power project in New South Wales, Australia.“The Australian government actually bid out capacity contracts to enable renewables… we were the [largest] [at] 936 MW. This is in
BDO to finance Mober’s commercial EV fleet expansion
BW FILE PHOTOBDO UNIBANK, Inc. has been tapped by green logistics company Mober to finance its acquisition of 60 electric vehicle (EV) trucks to expand its commercial fleet.“This is a historic milestone not just for Mober but for the entire
TikTok awards Filipino content creators at year-end celebration
1 of 4TIKTOK capped off the year by honoring Filipino content creators and businesses for their impact on and beyond the platform during its thanksgiving event on Tuesday in Makati.Bea Bautista, communication head of TikTok Philippines, told BusinessWorld that this
Jollibee to redeem $600-M perpetual securities
BW FILE PHOTOJOLLIBEE FOODS Corp. (JFC) is set to redeem its $600-million guaranteed senior perpetual capital securities on Jan. 23, the company announced on Thursday.The issuance will be redeemed through JFC’s subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL), the listed food
Nowhere to go but Net Zero
FREEPIK(Part 1)WE’RE ALL AWARE that 2023 was a harsh year for our planet. It was the hottest year on historical record by a substantial margin of +0.15°C over the previous high set in 2016; and it’s most likely the hottest
Renowned theater director Bobby Garcia, 55
BOBBY GARCIA, a director and producer who made his mark on both Broadway and the Philippine theater scene, died on Wednesday, Dec. 18. He was 55.Mr. Garcia’s passing was publicly announced by talk show host Boy Abunda on Wednesday evening
SM Prime plans P25-B fixed-rate bond offering
BW FILE PHOTOLISTED property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue fixed-rate bonds to raise up to P25 billion.Under its application submitted to the SEC, the oversubscription option of up
How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership: Four lessons from around the globe
FREEPIKCities tackle a vast array of responsibilities — from building transit networks to running schools — and sometimes they can use a little help. That’s why local governments have long teamed up with businesses in so-called public-private partnerships. Historically, these