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Category: Phillipines

Questions Grow over Stampa’s Ties to Sulu Claimants’ Lawyers in Spain

Paul Cohen, a London-based lawyer known for representing the Sulu claimants in their high-profile arbitration case against Malaysia, was seen attending the trial of Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa. Manila, Philippine – London-based lawyer Paul Cohen, counsel for the Sulu claimants in their $14.9 billion arbitration against Malaysia, was recently seen attending […]

Villar River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors

For over a decade, the Villar’s key environmental initiatives, particularly the Sagip Ilog (Las Piñas–Zapote River Rehabilitation) and the Riverdrive Projects, have been recognized as pioneering models of community-led river rehabilitation, flood control, and waste management. These programs have received numerous national and international awards. These recognitions stand as proof […]

Villar Foundation’s River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors

Las Piñas-For over a decade, the Villar Foundation’s key environmental initiatives, particularly the Sagip Ilog (Las Piñas–Zapote River Rehabilitation) and the Riverdrive Projects, have been recognized as pioneering models of community-led river rehabilitation, flood control, and waste management. These programs have received numerous national and international awards. These recognitions stand […]

TradingPRO Introduces Enhanced Account Verification for Safer, Faster Onboarding

TradingPRO has rolled out an enhanced account verification process to provide Filipino traders with a faster, safer, and more seamless onboarding experience. The update is part of TradingPRO’s ongoing effort to maintain the highest standards of security, compliance, and user convenience — ensuring that traders can start trading quickly while […]

Paying for Results: Financing, Purchasing, and Accountability

The Philippine health system’s financing architecture blends public budgets, insurance reimbursements, and household spending. The Universal Health Care agenda aims to expand coverage and reduce out-of-pocket costs, but accomplishing this requires not just more money—better purchasing is decisive. PhilHealth is the anchor purchaser, using case rates for hospital care and […]

A Match Made in Heaven: OGAWA Opens Its Newest Concept Store in Okada Manila

The world of wellness meets the world of luxury as OGAWA Philippines unveils its newest concept store at Okada Manila, marking another milestone in the brand’s journey to bring relaxation and innovation closer to Filipinos. Strategically located at the Upper Ground Floor, Coral Wing, The Promenade, Okada Manila, this 140-square-meter […]

Bayfront Capital Advisors Appoints Manuel ‘Mike’ Banayad as President

MANILA, Philippines, November 7 – Bayfront Capital Advisors has appointed Manuel “Mike” Banayad as President, strengthening its leadership team as the firm expands its role in supporting mid-market, family-owned and top companies to access institutional capital for growth and expansion. Mike brings over 35 years of banking and investment banking […]

Leading software firm Multisys wins at the 2025 International Business Awards

PLDT’s software subsidiary bags Bronze Stevie for Company of the Year – Computer Software, marking a global milestone on its 15th year Manila, Philippines—Multisys Technologies Corporation, a leading Filipino software solutions company under the PLDT Group, has been recognized at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA), the world’s premier business […]