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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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Appoints Sherwin Lucas as General Manager of SMX Convention Center and Upcoming SMXCITE
SMXCITE sets the stage for the future of international trade and exhibitions in Manila, opening in Q2 2027. April 2026, Manila — SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) announces the…
Asia’s Biggest Franchise Event Returns: Franchise Asia Philippines 2026 is all set for ASEAN 2026
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is proud to announce the return of Franchise Asia Philippines 2026, the much-awaited and largest 4-in-1 franchise event in Asia. Set for April 2026, this…
SKY RIVER CASINO UNVEILS AN EXPANDED GAMING FLOOR WITH OVER 300 NEW SLOT MACHINES
Sky River elevates comfort and convenience with a total of 2,500 slot machines as momentum builds toward its 2027 resort transformation ELK GROVE, Calif. (March 05, 2026) –– Sky River…
Lucio Co group to acquire Villar-owned PrimeWater in full buyout
Left to right: Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., founder of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. (Photo from Manny Villar’s official Facebook page), and Lucio Co, founder and chair of Puregold Price Club Inc….
GCash and PAL launch holiday raffle promo
From left: Mitty Torres, Philippine Airlines Officer-in-Charge, LAX Operations; Gerry Panga, Philippine Tourism Director, Los Angeles Office; Joanne “Joey” Rivera, Business Development, GCash North America; Adelio Cruz, Consul General, Philippine Consulate General in Los…
Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region V (Legazpi) Opens Today! Explore Franchise Opportunities at SM City Legazpi
The wait is finally over! The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) officially launches the last leg of its premier Regional Franchise Event, the Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region V (Legazpi) today,…
Volkswagen winds down operations in Philippine auto market
Volkswagen is ending car sales in the Philippines as its Ayala partnership closes this September, but aftersales and warranty services for current owners will continue. MANILA — Volkswagen is winding down…
SCE reminds customers: Pay bills safely online and avoid scams
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison (SCE) is reminding customers that they can conveniently pay their electric bills from home using secure online and remote options, while also warning the…
Aqwire partners with Filinvest Land for PH first ever Euro SEPA Transaction
Aqwire, a leading fintech innovator in cross-border and local payments, recently partnered with one of the Philippines’ premier property developers, Filinvest Land, Inc., to complete the country’s first real estate…
Alejandra “Dading” Clemente honored with MOPC Tourism Promotions Excellence Award
Tourism pioneer Alejandra “Dading” Clemente, founder of Rajah Tours Philippines, receives the Tourism Promotions Excellence Award during the MOPC Grand Tourism Excellence Awards 2025 at New World Makati Hotel. Presenting…
Aqwire, the first to introduce Google Pay & Apple Pay to the Philippines
Aqwire, a leading fintech innovator in cross-border and local payments, has officially become the first payments company in the Philippines to process transactions via Google Pay and Apple Pay for…