MANILA, Philippines — Real estate mogul Manuel Villar, who chairs property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes, emerged as the only Filipino in Forbes Magazine’s top 200 billionaires in 2024. He ranked 190th in this year’s list, up from 232nd in 2023, as his wealth grew 28 percent to $11 billion. The Sy siblings of conglomerate SM Group have combined wealth of $14 billi...
Read more
What is the most valuable bank brand in the Philippines? According to a new report from London-based global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, it’s BDO Unibank, with its brand value estimated at $2.5 billion, up 14 percent from last year. This means that if the country’s largest bank were to sell just its brand—excluding operations and other assets—]it would c...
Read more
"Becoming a Real Estate Associate: Your Path to a Rewarding Career" Are you interested in a dynamic career in the real estate industry that offers the potential for substantial earnings? If so, consider becoming a Real Estate Associate with a reputable realty firm. This article will provide you with insights into what it takes to become a successful Real Estate Associate and how t...
Read more
Some 446 information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) companies registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have applied to shift their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI). PEZA said these firms made it to the December 16 deadline imposed to submit an application. They also represent 41 percent of the 1,088 IT-BPM registered busi...
Read more
