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Meralco partners with McDonald’s in pursuit of sustainability efforts

Meralco, the country's largest power distributor equipped with expertise in green initiatives, joined forces with McDonald's to power eco-friendly practices in the fast-food giant's operations. Kenneth S. Yang shares the full scale of McDonald’s successful partnership with Meralco in this video. This collaboration between One Meralco and Golden Arches Development…

PAL posts net income of $98 million for third quarter of 2023

The flag carrier also announced moves to upgrade its fleet and product offerings, including the recent acquisition of Airbus A350-1000 long-range aircraft valued at a list price of over $3.2 billion. Lucio Tan III, president and COO of PAL Holdings Inc. Philippine Airlines (PAL) continues to soar to new heights…

Kono Salinas: Growing pains & steady gains

By GRACE C. DIEZ / Photography by MAU AGUASIN When life threw him lemons, Kono Salinas didn’t just make lemonade. The former fast food crew member, store stockman, tricycle driver, factory worker and security guard, among other things, established his own business — and in doing so, made a difference.…

Mary Ann Palad: Sapphire & Gold

The president and CEO of Global Sapphire, Inc. (GSI) enters her golden decade this October as a compassionate leader who readily gives back and shares the limelight with her team — and rewards them handsomely for their loyalty. By Francine Y. Medina Photography by Dix Perez Global Sapphire Inc. (GSI)…

Dr. Robby Romero: Double Duty

A medical doctor by training who’s also musically inclined and a graduate of European Studies, Dr. Robby Romero didn’t allow his previous accomplishments to stop him from venturing into other fields. As a seasoned medical practitioner and top Pru Life UK financial advisor, he believes that he is best able…

SM founder leaves behind a treasure trove of inspiring stories

Forward-looking as it is, SM Supermalls, which marks its 65th anniversary this year, is also one company which never forgets to look back, reflect on and draw lessons from the past. A past where company founder, the late Henry Sy Sr., loomed large. Henry Sy Sr. during SM Mall of…

Maria Grace Uy: Amazing Grace

Whether by contributing to the nation’s digital transformation or by transforming the lives of underprivileged women through the advocacies she supports, the president and co-founder of telecommunications service provider Converge ICT is in a class of her own when it comes to leading with, well, grace. By Iris Gonzales Photography…

Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar: Advocate for the Future

From the get-go, this leader and sustainability advocate’s career path has always been about reaching out to others — creating value in the long term and taking part in programs that create a positive impact on people and communities. By Francine Y. Medina Photography by Mark Chester Ang As first…

Jane Jimenez-Basas: The message is the medium

As president and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings, she thrives under pressure, mainly from reading, anticipating developments and quickly adapting to a fickle public’s viewing preferences, which, in the digital age, can change at warp speed. By Alex Y. Vergara Photography by Mark Chester Ang Snacking on, so to speak, as…

SM brings Pampanga furniture maker’s pieces to Taal Vista, MOA and more

In line with its commitment to providing equal opportunities for small businesses and established companies, SM continues to support the growth of small enterprises, such as this furniture manufacturer from Pampanga. Established in the 1980s by husband-and-wife Renato and Lolita Miclat, Loly’s Blinds & Curtains — named as such by…