Digital business solutions provider RUSH Technologies has achieved a remarkable milestone with its Fast Track Business Acceleration Program, resulting in a 62% sales growth for participating merchants. The program, aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), demonstrates RUSH’s commitment to nurturing a prosperous digital business landscape. Fast Track by RUSH, hosted at The Globe University … Read more
Databourg, an environmental data analytics startup, has successfully closed its $1M seed financing round, bolstered by investments from the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ventures and a research and development grant. The Luxembourg-based company, initially a spin-off from the University of Luxembourg, specializes in innovative weather monitoring. Databourg’s system is already operational in the Philippines, … Read more
In a significant move to bolster the Philippine agricultural sector, GCash, a leading finance super app operated by the country’s first duocorn Mynt, has partnered with the agri-fisheries platform Mayani. This collaboration aims to address the long-standing issue of rural financial exclusion, a critical concern in a country where agriculture is a major economic pillar … Read more
Juan Alejandro “Sandro” A. Aboitiz, recently appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), expressed confidence in the company’s continued growth, driven by upcoming energy projects. Aboitiz detailed the company’s progress and future plans in an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel’s program Market Edge. Aboitiz highlighted the recent commencement of energy delivery … Read more
Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), a full-range property developer, has successfully accessed the bond market to raise P11.431 billion in fresh capital. This funding is earmarked for capital expenditures and refinancing existing debts. The company’s 3.5-year peso fixed-rate retail bonds, awarded a PRS Aaa rating by the Philippine Rating Services Corporation for their exceptional quality and … Read more
The campaign to end violence against women and children (VAWC) in Mandaue City continues through the joint efforts of the Mandaue City government, the Zonta Club of Cebu II, and other concerned sectors. The Women’s Summit organized by the Zonta Club of Cebu II, in cooperation with MOVE Mandaue, and the Cebu Lady Lawyers Association, … Read more
Globe has logged a steadfast 3% growth year-on-year in its mobile business, with a record-high mobile revenue of PHP83.2 billion as of the end of September 2023, a significant increase from PHP80.6 billion reported in the same period last year. This strong performance is due to the consistent surge in mobile data usage and Globe’s … Read more
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), a prominent player in the retail sector, has unveiled its new and improved Mareng Ems Program. Tailored to enhance collaborations and to serve as a comprehensive support system for businesses, particularly within the dynamic Sari-sari Store (SSS) and Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) sectors, this initiative aims to nurture … Read more
In a remarkable journey from a single store at Glorietta 2, Makati, to a thriving empire of 200 stores with multiple brands, The Figaro Coffee Group proudly commemorates its 30 years of unwavering commitment to coffee excellence. Since its inception in 1993, the Figaro Coffee Group has grown from strength to strength, expanding its footprint … Read more