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The Jollibee Group has earned the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards (GEWA) with Distinction—the highest honor given by Gallup to organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to employee engagement and workplace culture. In the same recognition cycle, the Jollibee Group also received the Gallup Engagement Award for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting the consistency of its people-first approach and reinforcing its standing among organizations that prioritize building highly engaged workplaces. Notably, the Jollibee Group remains the only Philippine-based company to have received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, underscoring how a Filipino brand can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global organizations in creating a high-engagement workplace culture. Highest Top Employer Honors “Being recognized by Gallup at this level affirms the kind of workplace we are building at the Jollibee Group—one where our people can grow, thrive, and do their best work every day. It also ...

Amidst the rising global tensions, particularly in key OFW-dense regions like the Middle East, a new study suggests that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are looking at the effectiveness of the Philippines' migration governance system not by bureaucratic mandates, but by the visibility and decisive action of leaders during crises, such as conflict, evacuation, or mass repatriation.   The study,  "From Economic Importance to Leadership Readiness,"  from Filipino-focused sociocultural research firm  The Fourth Wall  examines the governance conditions required for credible OFW advocacy, focusing on the relationship between leadership credibility, institutional performance, and migrant trust in government support systems.   Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)  revealed  remittances from Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached USD35.63 billion in 2025. This accounts for 7.3% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), proving OFWs remai...

The  Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA)  is bringing together key players in the country’s housing sector for the 4th SHDA Golf Cup, set on March 26, 2026 at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City, where developers, investors, financial institutions, and industry partners will connect through a day of sportsmanship and collaboration. Entering its fourth year, the SHDA Golf Cup has evolved into more than a tournament. It has become an annual gathering where leaders from across the housing ecosystem come together to exchange insights on emerging industry developments and strengthen relationships that support the housing sector's continued growth. Anchored on the theme “Driving Developments Forward,” the event reflects how the strategy, focus, and discipline required on the golf course mirror the planning and long-term vision behind successful housing developments. It also underscores innovation and effective collaboration in advancing housing ...

 P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin are recognized by Security Bank and China Banking Corporation, reflecting a shared commitment to making homeownership more accessible for Filipino families. P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin continue to gain recognition from major banking institutions in the Philippines, highlighting their strong commitment to expanding access to homeownership through strategic financial partnerships. Kicking off the year with notable milestones, P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin was recognized as Top 3 Developers at the Security Bank Home Loan 2025 Top Developer Awards, presented on January 9, 2026. The prestigious recognition celebrates the group’s outstanding performance, achieving an impressive full-year booking volume of PHP 682 million in 2025. The award underscores the strong collaboration between the company and Security Bank, which continues to provide Filipino homebuyers with flexible financing options a...

In line with its commitment to empower clients with insights that fuel informed and confident decision making, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) hosted a series of curated events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with a forward-looking economic outlook for 2026. The sessions brought together clients from the bank’s Retail, Priority, and Corporate Banking, offering exclusive insights from experts to help them navigate the year ahead with confidence, enhance their wealth management plans, and support their long‑term financial well‑being. The gatherings featured economist and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) professor Dr. Bernardo Villegas, who outlined emerging opportunities amid shifting local and global market conditions. He emphasized that despite a dynamic environment, the Philippines is poised for moderate yet steady growth. “While we celebrate today, we remain mindful of the fast-paced economic landscape. The local and global ma...

Industry-Education Collaboration. Joseph Tanbuntiong, CEO of Jollibee Group Philippines and Head of the Jollibee Global (4th from left), shakes hands with Director Marc Magsalin of the Department of Education (5th from right) to formally launch the Jollibee Group–DepEd partnership to co-develop a Senior High School Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) curriculum and Work Immersion Program. The collaboration aims to equip students with future-ready skills, strengthen employability, and deepen education–industry alignment in support of nation-building. The Jollibee Group has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to co-develop a Senior High School (SHS) Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Tech Pro elective aligned with the Strengthened SHS Curriculum. The initiative was formally launched during the DepEd SHS QSR Curriculum and Work Immersion Workgroup Kickoff held on January 15, 2026, at Jollibee Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.  The DepEd–Jollibee Group QSR Curriculum and Work Im...