Joel P. Longares: Leading LOGO Cargo with Malasakit
KC Cargo boxes being sorted by LOGO Cargo in the presence of the company’s CEO. In the balikbayan box industry, every shipment tells a story. Behind every box are the…
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LOGO Cargo Continues Its Mission to Help Abandoned Shipments Reach Home
LOGO Cargo CEO Joel P. Longares with Com missioner Ariel Nepomuceno during the co ordination meeting regarding the abandoned balikbayan boxes. For many Filipino families, every balikbayan box carries more…
Iloilo Trio 2026 Officially Opens, Bringing Together the Region’s Biggest Multi-Industry Expo
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Worldbex Services International (WSI) officially opened Iloilo Trio 2026 with a grand Opening Ceremony at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON), signaling the start of four days…
SM Hotels Appoints Melissa Carlos as Vice President for Commercial
July 2026, Manila — SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) announces the appointment of Melissa J. Carlos as Vice President for Commercial, further strengthening its senior leadership team as the…
H Mart Recognized on Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026”
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce its recognition on Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026,” highlighting…
SM Hotels’ Flagship Property in the North Advances Inclusive Hospitality with Food and Beverage Training for PDLs
From left to right: MOU Signing led by Ms. Janette Oviedo, Jail Warden Maria Lourdes Pacion, JC SUPT Baby Noel Montalvo, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, General Manager Reycie Gutierrez,…
Every Stay at Manami Resort Helps Restore Negros’ Mangrove Forests Through Partnership with GCash/GForest and Silliman University
Sipalay City, Negros Occidental — June 2026 — At Manami Resort, a stay by the sea now creates a lasting impact beyond the shores of Sipalay. Through a meaningful partnership…
SM Hotels’ Newest Property by the Bay, Lanson Place Mall of Asia Wins Gold at Build4Asia 2026 Awards
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) proudly announces that Lanson Place Mall of Asia has been honored with the Outstanding Architecture – Hotels / Resorts (Project Outside of Hong Kong)…
The Man Who Refused to Leave Boxes Behind
How Joel P. Longares Took on the Mission of Delivering Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes For more than three decades, Joel P. Longares has witnessed the rise and fall of many cargo…
Asian Journal Joins the Ceremonial Signing of LOVEPH
Asian Journal Publications’ marketing development director Jesus Noel Godinez represented Roger Oriel, the publisher of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. and Balikbayan Magazine, during the pioneering ceremonial signing of LOVEPH last…
Cheers to 20 Years: MAFBEX 2026 Officially Opens Its Doors
The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX), the country’s premier food and beverage exposition, officially opened its doors for its landmark 20th edition on June 10, 2026, at the World…
Eurotel Turns Retired Hotel Linens Into Tote Bags That Give Back
In its first major sustainability drive, Eurotel upcycles old hotel blankets into eco-friendly totes — with 100% of proceeds supporting children with disabilities and their families. QUEZON CITY, Philippines —…
SM Hotels Appoints Janytte Siega as General Manager of Upcoming SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu
Set to open in November 2026, SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu will rise within the SM Seaside Cebu complex, offering over 21,000 square meters of convention and exhibition space in…
Bytes: Your Gateway to Manila, One Dish at a Time | Lanson Place Mall of Asia.
Manila, Philippines — 02 June 2026 — This season, Lanson Place Mall of Asia invites guests to rediscover the Philippines through its most compelling language: food. At Bytes, the hotel’s…
V&C Foods: How a Bay Area Distributor Built Leadership Across Three Generations
In 1945 in San Francisco, Victor and Charlotte Cortesi started V&C Foods with fresh eggs and a distributor’s vision. What makes the business distinctive isn’t just that it endured. It’s…
Your home is an investment –How to create generational wealth
d3sign/Moment, with Getty Images. Sponsored by JPMorganChase For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes…
USCIS Signals Leaner Times for Green Card Adjustments
In a newly released policy memorandum (PM-602-0199), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sent a clear message to applicants that adjusting status within the United States is an “extraordinary…
Graton Resort & Casino’s $8,000,000 World Apart giveaway continues with Lamborghini Urus grand prize and summer entertainment lineup
This Summer, guests can take part in Graton Resort & Casino’s $8,000,000 World Apart Giveaway, happening Saturdays now through June 27. Drawings take place every hour from 7PM to 11PM,…
Sky River Casino kicks off summer promotions, continues $550,000 treasure hunt cash giveaway
ELK GROVE, Calif. (June, XX, 2026) — Sky River Casino welcomes the start of summer with an exciting lineup of promotions and giveaways throughout June, highlighted by the continuation of…
H Mart Partners with InComm Healthcare to Enable OTC Network® Card Acceptance
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce a new integration with InComm Healthcare, a business unit of payments technology…
Jollibee named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies list
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Group The Philippine-born restaurant group was recognized under TIME’s “Disrupters” category as it expands its global store network and pushes deeper into international markets. MANILA — Jollibee…
SM Hotels’ Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Marks Seven Years of Heartfelt Service
Façade of Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo officially marks its seventh year in the City of Love and Creative Gastronomy, celebrating a journey defined by…
PHILSME Draws 10,000 as Entrepreneurs Seek Real-World Business Connections Beyond Digital Platforms
PHILSME CEO and Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla leads the opening of the 18th Philippine SME (PHILSME) Business Expo & Conference at SMX Convention Center Manila, welcoming entrepreneurs, startups, exhibitors, and…
SM Hotels Names Kits Pinga as Club General Manager of Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) proudly announces the appointment of Kits Pinga as Club General Manager of Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club. A seasoned hospitality and club…
SKY RIVER CASINO BREAKS GROUND ON HOTEL EXPANSION, LAUNCHES $550,000 TREASURE HUNT CASH GIVEAWAY THIS MAY
ELK GROVE, Calif. — On April 27, Sky River Casino broke ground on its highly anticipated hotel expansion, marking a significant milestone in its transformation into an internationalinspired resort destination….
H Mart Las Vegas launches new member promotion with free welcome gift
Las Vegas, NV — H Mart Las Vegas is launching a special in-store membership promotion for first-time Smart Rewards Card members beginning May 15, 2026. Customers who newly enroll in the H…
Graton Resort & Casino opens smoke-free gaming floor, new dining venues in expansion project
Now Open: AYA Rooftop Restaurant, Playbook Sports Bar, and SoCo Dough Co. Dessert Shop ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — Graton Resort & Casino has opened a new phase of its expansion project,…
Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan
By J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Business owners often have a million things to juggle with day-to-day operations. Have you taken the time to slow down and think about what you can be doing now to prepare yourself and your business for…
PHILSME Urges Entrepreneurs to Stay Visible as Market Shifts at 18th Business Expo
Manila, Philippines — As global uncertainty continues to reshape industries, business leaders are being urged to make a critical choice: pull back or reposition. For PHILSME CEO and Managing Director…
3AF Impact 50 names top brands driving innovation, growth and connection with Asian American consumers
LOS ANGELES — In observance of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation announced on May 1 its 3AF 2026 Impact 50, recognizing 50 national…