Lawrence Agcaoili

Philippines

Journalist at The Philippine Star

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GoTyme payment volume jumps to P6.1 billion in 2024

1 month ago | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — The total payment volume of GoTyme Bank surged by 153 percent to P6.1 billion last year, driven by robust holiday spending and an uptick in travel. GoTyme Bank’s Visa debit card now ranks as the number two debit card in total payment volume in the Philippines.
GoTyme payment volume jumps to P6.1 billion in 2024

1 month ago | tinyurl.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — The total payment volume of GoTyme Bank surged by 153 percent to P6.1 billion last year, driven by robust holiday spending and an uptick in travel. GoTyme Bank’s Visa debit card now ranks as the number two debit card in total payment volume in the Philippines.
Monde clearing path for food security, healthier products

2 months ago | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — Snack food giant Monde Nissin Corp. continues to lead in clearing the path for better and healthier products as part of the company’s efforts to contribute to food security. “As a leader in the food and beverage industry in the Philippines, we recognize our capacity to contribute to food security by growing our portfolio of better and healthier food so consumers have more choices.
Monde clearing path for food security, healthier products

2 months ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Richmond Mercurio |Rosette Adel |Francis J. Kong |Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — Snack food giant Monde Nissin Corp. continues to lead in clearing the path for better and healthier products as part of the company’s efforts to contribute to food security. “As a leader in the food and beverage industry in the Philippines, we recognize our capacity to contribute to food security by growing our portfolio of better and healthier food so consumers have more choices.
Food security gets boost from P20 billion animal competitiveness fund

Feb 9, 2025 | foodsafety.einnews.com | Hieun Shin |Asad Hashim |Lawrence Agcaoili |Keisha Ta-asan

MANILA, Philippines — The creation of an earmarked fund for the development of livestock and poultry sectors using collected tariffs is critical in boosting domestic meat production and achieving food security amid threats of animal diseases, experts said. Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc.
Enstack empowers female entrepreneurs with AI-driven tools

Feb 8, 2025 | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — Enstack, the AI-powered business management platform, continues to lead the way in empowering female entrepreneurs across the Philippines. Enstack CEO and co-founder May Castillo said “women make up 70 percent of our merchant community, and their needs guide our innovations.”“Entrepreneurship often comes with unique challenges for women, from balancing personal responsibilities to navigating traditional barriers.
JTI Philippines names new GM

Feb 1, 2025 | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — JTI Philippines recently announced the appointment of Guilherme Silva as the company’s new general manager, returning to the country where he was marketing director in 2011. “I am excited to be back in the Philippines to lead a very dynamic market where JTI is now the country’s fastest growing tobacco company in terms of share of market.
New laws to boost investments, revenues

Dec 26, 2024 | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is optimistic about the Philippines’ economic prospects in 2025, fueled by the recent enactment of two key laws aimed at boosting the tourism industry and local spending as well as strengthening food security in the country. President Marcos signed into law Republic Act No. 12079 or the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists Act and RA 12078 or the Amendments to the Agricultural Tariffication Act on Dec. 9.
Japan Tobacco heats up global expansion

Dec 2, 2024 | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

TOKYO – Japan Tobacco International (JTI) continues to heat up its global expansion as it aims to bring its innovative heated tobacco product, Ploom, in 40 markets. Akira Yamaguchi, director for reduced-risk products (RRP) at JTI, told visiting journalists that the company intends to grow its global market to 40 by 2026 under its Business Plan 2024 – Ploom X Geo-Expansion. “Now, as of today, Ploom X is available in 24 markets. And by end-2026, we are aiming for 40 markets.
Maybank opens Islamic banking unit in Zamboanga

Aug 24, 2024 | philstar.com | Lawrence Agcaoili

MANILA, Philippines — Maybank Philippines Inc., a member of the Maybank Group, has inaugurated its first Islamic banking unit in Zamboanga, marking a significant step in expanding the bank’s portfolio of inclusive financial solutions. The new Islamic banking unit is dedicated in offering Shariah-compliant products that align with Islamic principles, as an alternative banking opportunity particularly in areas where such services are not yet available.