via forbes.com – Henry Sy, takes the top spot on the Forbes Philippines Rich List for nine years in a row, with a net worth of US$13.7 billion. The complete Forbes Philippines Rich List is available here as well as in the latest issues of Forbes Asia and Forbes Read more »
via cbc.ca – People craving a jolt of caffeine in the Philippines may soon be able to order a double-double at their local Tim Hortons. Restaurant Brands International, the multinational owner and operator of Tim Hortons and Burger King, said Thursday that it has partnered with a group of investors Read more »
via CNN Philippines – Facebook Vice President for Asia Pacific Dan Neary announced on Wednesday (April 20) that the social network has opened its first office in Manila, Philippines. The new Manila office aims to strengthen Facebook’s investment in the Philippines and commitment to help connect people with the Read more »
via CNN Philippines – Amid the ongoing probe into the $81-million money laundering scandal hounding the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), its treasurer has resigned from his post. Former treasurer and executive vice president Raul Victor Tan resigned effective Wednesday (April 20), RCBC said in a disclosure addressed to the Read more »
By Shinichi Tokuda/japantimes.co.jp – Japanese are increasingly choosing to study English in the Philippines over the United States or U.K., driven by the lures of cheaper tuition fees and the proximity to home. And corporations are also encouraging staff to study in the Philippines, where English is one of the Read more »
By Chrisee Dela Paz/rappler.com – All 11 Filipino tycoons who were featured in the 2015 edition of Forbes World’s Billionaires remained in this year’s exclusive billionaires’ circle, though most of them saw a decline in fortunes. (READ: 10 Filipinos on Forbes ’30 Under 30 Asia’ list) Even the richest man Read more »
