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Globe Urges Global Action vs Online Scams, Pushes Resilient Path to 6G
As global uncertainty and digital threats intensify, Globe is calling for a more disciplined and people-focused approach to the future of connectivity.

By The Financial District
Apr 263 min read


Filinvest Declares ₱1.21B Cash Dividends After Record 2025 Profit
Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) approved a cash dividend of ₱0.14027 per share during its board meeting on April 24, 2026, for stockholders of record as of May 12, 2026.

By The Financial District
Apr 241 min read


MREIT Posts Record Q1 Income, Up 34% on Portfolio Expansion
MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corporation, posted its strongest quarterly performance to date in the first quarter of 2026, driven by gains from its latest acquisition and improved operating efficiencies.

By The Financial District
Apr 232 min read


ANA and JAL to Raise International Fuel Surcharges Starting May
ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines said Monday they will raise fuel surcharges for international flights beginning in May.

By The Financial District
Apr 231 min read


Globe Expands Renewable Energy Use, Partners with First Gen for Cleaner Power
Globe ramps up local renewable energy use, joins global observance of Earth Day amid energy challenges.

By The Financial District
Apr 222 min read


Alliance Global posts ₱30.6-B Profit in 2025
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew L. Tan, reported a record net income of ₱30.6 billion in 2025, up 10% from ₱27.9 billion the previous year.

By The Financial District
Apr 222 min read


Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus Named Successor
Apple Inc has announced that CEO Tim Cook will step down on Sept. 1 after leading the company since 2011.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


JAZA Steps Down as Globe Chairman; Cezar “Bong” Consing Takes the Helm
At its first organizational meeting immediately following its recent annual stockholders’ meeting, the Board of Directors of Globe Telecom announced the appointment of Cezar “Bong” Consing as chairman, succeeding Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA), who stepped down after decades of leadership.

By The Financial District
Apr 212 min read


U.S. Bill Proposing Device-level Age Checks Sparks Privacy Concerns
A newly proposed US bill aimed at protecting children online would require age verification at the operating system level, raising privacy concerns.

By The Financial District
Apr 211 min read


Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Approved Nexstar–Tegna Merger
A federal judge has blocked a proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, halting what would have created one of the largest local TV station owners in the United States.

By The Financial District
Apr 211 min read


The Lopez Lesson
For decades, the Lopez name stood for one of the Philippines’ most enduring business dynasties, a family whose reach extended across media, power, and infrastructure.

By The Financial District
Apr 215 min read


Rolls-Royce Unveils $5-M Electric Nightingale, Sells Out Instantly
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Nightingale, a limited-edition electric vehicle priced between $4 million and $5 million.

By The Financial District
Apr 201 min read


Chinese-led Chipmaker Abandons Dutch Acquisition Under U.S. Pressure
A Chinese LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned a $239 million bid to acquire Dutch firm Lumileds after opposition from U.S. regulators.

By The Financial District
Apr 201 min read


PAGCOR Retains ISO 9001:2015 Certification for 4th Time
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has once again retained its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification following a successful three-day recertification audit conducted in December 2025. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco receives the ISO 9001:2015 recertification from DQS Certification Phils. Inc. at the agency’s Pasay City office. (Photo: PAGCOR) PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco formally received the

By The Financial District
Apr 202 min read


Hollywood Producers Split on Paramount–Warner Merger Opposition
Prominent Hollywood producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas faced questions over their decision not to oppose the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.

By The Financial District
Apr 201 min read


Jury Finds Live Nation Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Mark
A federal jury has found that Live Nation Entertainment, owner of Ticketmaster, operated as an illegal monopoly and overcharged customers, in a landmark ruling that could reshape the live entertainment industry.

By The Financial District
Apr 201 min read


Pentagon Urges Automakers to Help Boost Weapons Production
Senior officials from the US Department of Defense have held discussions with major manufacturers, including General Motors and Ford Motor Company, on expanding weapons production capacity.

By The Financial District
Apr 201 min read


Hollywood Workers Push Back Against $110-B Paramount–Warner Merger
A proposed $110-billion merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery is drawing sharp criticism from Hollywood creatives, who warn of its potential impact on media diversity and editorial independence.

By The Financial District
Apr 191 min read


Netflix Shares Drop Despite Revenue Beat as Hastings Steps Down
Shares of Netflix fell more than 8% after the company reported quarterly revenue that narrowly beat expectations.

By The Financial District
Apr 191 min read


L3Harris to Invest $1.27B in Rocket Motor Expansion in Virginia
L3Harris Technologies will invest $1.27 billion to expand solid rocket motor production at its facility in Orange County, Virginia.

By The Financial District
Apr 191 min read


Online Gaming Drives 6.39% Growth in PH Industry Revenues
The Philippine gaming industry generated ₱396.14 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in 2025, up 6.39% from ₱372.33 billion in 2024, driven largely by strong growth in the online and electronic gaming segment.

By The Financial District
Apr 182 min read


7-Eleven to Close Hundreds of North American Stores
7-Eleven plans to close hundreds of stores across North America this year.

By The Financial District
Apr 171 min read


Starbucks Tests ChatGPT Integration as OpenAI Expands AI Commerce Push
Starbucks is testing a ChatGPT-powered ordering experience as OpenAI pivots toward product discovery in its evolving AI commerce strategy.

By The Financial District
Apr 171 min read


Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Reports 14% Sales Growth in 2025
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. reported systemwide sales of ₱24.8 billion in 2025, up 14% year-on-year, driven by continued network expansion.

By The Financial District
Apr 171 min read
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