Top local bank says Philippines ripe for investment-led growth
Investments may now play a bigger role in the Philippines' economy replacing consumer-led growth, says Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) President and Chief...
Global hotel chain Marriott triples expansion in the Philippines
Marriott International expects to more than triple its expansion in the Philippines within the next five years.
The global hotel chain said it is working...
BPI investment funds named best in class at CFA Society awards
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) investments funds management were named the best in two classes at the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society...
Japan’s eyeglass lens maker Hoya expands Philippine operations
Japanese eyeglass lens maker Hoya Lens through its Philippine manufacturer is expanding operations in the country with the infusion of an additional $15.77 million...
BPI’s cybersecurity, financial inclusion campaigns win 3 Quill Awards
The Philippines' first bank, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), won three trophies at the 17th IABC Philippine Quill Awards.
The International Association of Business...
Manila soars 12 notches in EIU Safest City world ranking
Manila has improved its ranking up 12 notches in the 2019 edition of the Safe Cities Index report by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
The capital...
8 Filipino companies in 1st Forbes Best Over a Billion Asia Pacific ranking
Forbes Asia has named 8 Filipino companies in its inaugural Best Over a Billion listing of top performers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Forbes Asia's 200...
Asian finance magazines give excellence awards to Bank of the Philippine Islands
Two leading Asian finance magazines have given excellence awards to Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
In separate citations, the Asian Banking and Finance (ABF)...
Philippines posts double-digit rise in inbound tourism revenue
The Philippines has posted a 17.57% increase in revenue from inbound tourism for the first half of the year 2019.
The Department of Tourism (DOT)...
Jollibee opens first Alberta store, 5th in Canada
Jollibee, the popular Filipino food restaurant chain, has opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta. The new store is the food giant's fifth in...
Pinoy-owned FilStop superstore opens in New Jersey
FilStop, a Pinoy-owned superstore which offers the largest selection of authentic Filipino food, has opened in Clifton, New Jersey.
Previously known as Phil-Am Foods in...
Bank of the Philippine Islands posts 46.8% rise in 2nd Quarter income
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country's first bank, posted a Php 7.01 billion Net Income in the second quarter of 2019 -...