The Art of Success

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

The Art of Success ANNUAL REPORT 2013 The Art of Success THE ART FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF SUCCESS 1 123,379 37,107 32,406 23,055 102,134 20,494 5,837 6,584 14,743 17,218 22,167 66,291 3,136 13,910 9,497 11,607 44,495 2,588 12,898 6,909 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 REVENUES EBITDA NET INCOME (In Million Pesos) (In Million Pesos) (In Million Pesos) Attributable to: Non-controlling Interest Owners of AGI ANNUAL REPORT 2 2013 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AGI’s total here is no single formula for success in business. Making it good revenues for in a highly competitive business arena requires considerable Tcreativity—creativity in making decisions that matter, creativity in 2013 grew planning projects that will make a difference, and creativity in managing by a hefty people effectively to allow them to live up to their potential. I am happy and proud to note that our leaders in Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) 20.8 percent to not only have the requisite creativity to fulfill this mandate, but passion P123.38 billion and expertise to succeed in our line of businesses as well. Our numbers for 2013 speak for us in this regard. from P102.13 billion the The year 2013 was definitely a challenging one for the Philippines, as the country had to deal with a few strong typhoons and a huge previous year. earthquake. Despite these natural calamities, however, the country was able to register a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.2 percent at the end of the year, even higher than the 6.8 percent growth rate in 2012. This largely unexpected economic upturn was boosted mainly by the services and industry sectors and by the record levels in OFW remittances. Mirroring the country’s impressive economic performance for 2013, AGI turned in another exceptional year in practically all areas of operations. Our five business segments—real estate through Megaworld Corporation (Megaworld) and Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI); tourism entertainment and gaming through Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. (Travellers International); food and THE ART OF SUCCESS 3 beverage through Emperador Inc.; and quick-service Emperador Deluxe was well-received in the market restaurants through Golden Arches Development and in less than a year became one of the best- Corporation (GADC), which holds the local franchise selling brands in the imported liquor segment. for McDonald’s fast-food restaurants—all contributed to AGI’s robust growth for the year. With the impressive performance of its flagship project, Resorts World Manila, Travellers International AGI’s total revenues for 2013 grew by a hefty was able to register record revenues for 2013 driven 20.8 percent to P123.38 billion from P102.13 billion in by higher gaming volume. Moreover, the proceeds of the previous year. This record-breaking performance Travellers International’s IPO enabled the company’s was a result of the robust performances of assets to expand by a huge 27.6 percent to our subsidiaries. Out of the P123.38 billion P61.2 billion in 2013. This will allow the company to consolidated revenues, Megaworld contributed fast-track the latest phases of its expansion program. P35.12 billion, reflecting a 27.5 percent increase from P27.5 billion; Emperador Inc. saw its revenues GADC’s quick-service business, in turn, continued grow by 26.6 percent to P29.86 billion from to grow on the back of the company’s continuous P23.59 billion; Travellers International (through expansion and reimaging program. The company Resorts World Manila) contributed P33.4 billion, an opened 37 new restaurants in 2013 and reimaged increase of 7.4 percent; GADC and GERI contributed 36 existing ones. Also contributing to GADC’s revenues of P15.81 billion and P1.76 billion, respectively, revenue growth are the expansion of business showing year-on-year increases of 15.8 percent and extensions and the aggressive advertising and 26.5 percent. promotional campaigns to support new and existing products. Our net income for the year went up by 12.5 percent to P23.1 billion, from P20.5 billion in 2012, while the As the newest member of the AGI family, GERI, portion attributable to owners of the parent company our integrated tourism estate developer, showed a grew by 23.8 percent to P17.2 billion in 2013 from relatively strong perfomance in 2013, improving on its P13.9 billion the previous year, on the back of strong real estate sales and hotel operations by 32.3 percent revenues from our five subsidiaries. and 151.9 percent, respectively. The development of GERI’s two flagship projects—Boracay Newcoast and Megaworld, the biggest contributor to our revenues Twin Lakes in Tagaytay—is still ongoing with new for the year, sustained its strong performance in developments being initiated within the two master- the past years by posting a record P68.2 billion in planned resorts. reservations sales from new projects that it launched in 2013. In turn, real estate sales increased by I am happy to note that the past year has been a 16.9 percent year-on-year while rental income from highly successful one for AGI. Not only were we office developments and lifestyle malls grew by able to achieve our profit and growth objectives 21 percent from 2012. The company also realized a for the year with lots to spare, we were able to set gain of P763.8 million on the acquisition of a wholly the foundation for even better things to come in owned subsidiary. Megaworld remains the biggest the future. residential developer and BPO office space landlord in the country today. As we look into the future, we believe that we are armed with strong brands that have weathered Emperador Inc. continued its strong showing in the diverse challenges to come up better and even distilled spirits industry for the year with Emperador stronger. We assure you that we will not let our Brandy registering a higher sales volume of past successes lull us into complacency. Instead, 33 million cases sold as compared to 31 million cases we will forge ahead with an even firmer resolve sold in 2012. Emperador Light and The BaR flavored to do better than ever, with the confidence of alcoholic drinks, in turn, maintained their good sales knowing that we have, after all, mastered the art performance with the latter even adding a new of success. variant during the year. Emperador Inc.’s acquisition of Bodega San Bruno in Spain in January 2013 also allowed the company to offer Emperador ANDREW L. TAN Deluxe just a couple of months after. Chairman & CEO ANNUAL REPORT 4 2013 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Megaworld was the biggest contributor to AGI revenues in 2013, sustaining its strong performance in the past years by posting a record P68.2 billion in reservations sales from 18 projects that it launched in 2013. Real estate sales increased by 16.9 percent and rental income from office developments and lifestyle malls grew by 20.9 percent. Megaworld remains the biggest residential developer and BPO office space landlord in the country today. Emperador Inc. continued its strong showing in the distilled spirits industry with Emperador Brandy registering a higher sales volume of 33 million cases sold in 2013 as compared to 31 million cases in 2012. Emperador Inc.’s acquisition of Bodega San Bruno in Spain allowed the company to offer Emperador Deluxe in 2013. Emperador Deluxe was well-received in the market and in less than a year became one of the best-selling brands in the imported liquor segment. THE ART OF SUCCESS 5 The impressive performance of Resorts World Manila helped Travellers International to register a significant increase in revenues for 2013. Total gross revenues reached a record P33.4 billion in 2013, an increase of 7.4 percent from the previous year’s figure. The proceeds of Travellers International’s IPO, in turn, enabled the company’s assets to expand by a huge 27.6 percent and arm the company with what it needs to fast-track the latest phases of its expansion program. Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) showed a strong showing in 2013, improving on its real estate sales and hotel operations by 32.3 percent and 151.9 percent, respectively. The development of GERI’s two flagship projects—Boracay Newcoast in Boracay and Twin Lakes in Tagaytay—is still ongoing with new developments being initiated within the two master-planned resorts. Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC) continued to grow on the back of the company’s continuous expansion and re-imaging program. The company opened 37 new restaurants in 2013 and re-imaged 36 existing ones. Also contributing to GADC’s revenue growth are the expansion of business extensions and the aggressive advertising and promotional campaigns to support new and existing products. CREATING PERFECT COMMUNITIES Since its inception in 1989, Megaworld has always been firm in its resolve to create communities that matter. Project after project, the company has seen to it that the communities it develops not only provide tenants with the comfort and convenience they need but also contribute substantially to the enhancement and beautification of the metropolitan landscape. For 24 years, the company has striven to create perfect townships and mixed-use developments while successfully building its own reputation as the largest township and residential condominium developer, and BPO office developer and landlord in the country. THE ART OF SUCCESS 7 13.84 36.24 9.03 25.84 30.60 11.30 7.41 21.51 28.63 9.36 19.08 5.98 7.65 5.09 20.54 15.40 14.57 17.76 6.43 4.07 09 10 11 12 13 09 10 11 12 13 09 10 11 12 13 09 10 11 12 13 CONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE EBITDA NET INCOME REVENUES REVENUE (in Billion Pesos) (in Billion Pesos) (in Billion Pesos) (in Billion Pesos) ANNUAL REPORT 8 2013 MEGAWORLD CORPORATION One Eastwood Avenue Eastwood City The heart of In 2013, the company continued on its growth track as it ventured into new locations and tapped new markets.
Recommended publications
  • Gaming Customers Global Gaming Customers GAMING
    GAMING Gaming Customers Global Gaming Customers GAMING Gaming Partners CORPORATE CORPORATE Bloomberry Resorts Corporation Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino Caesars Windsor Casino Solaire Resort & Casino Manila Penn National Gaming Boyd Gaming Corporation Argosy Casino Alton Belterra Park Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa - Riverside Kansas Star Casino Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg Caesars Entertainment Corporation Hollywood Casino & Hotel Tunica Harrah’s Las Vegas Hollywood Casino Aurora Harrah’s Northern California Hollywood Casino Columbus Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor Casino Cosmopol Hollywood Casino Toledo Casino Cosmopol Goteborg Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Casino Cosmopol Malmo Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway Casino Cosmopol Stockholm Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course - Grantville Casino Cosmopol Sundsvall Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course Churchill Downs Incorporated L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Presque Isle Downs & Casino Plainridge Park Casino Riverwalk Casino River City Casino & Hotel Cook Group Inc Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack French Lick Casino Regency Entertainment SA Eldorado Resorts Regency Casino Mont Parnes Grand Victoria Elgin Regency Casino Thessaloniki Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel Regency Casino Tirana Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc Silver Heritage Group Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge Tiger Palace Resort Nepal Hollywood Casino Perryville The Cordish Companies
    [Show full text]
  • PROOF of ADVANCING OBJECTIVES Exhibit VIII. A.15.A
    PROOF OF ADVANCING OBJECTIVES Exhibit VIII. A.15.a Genting Group Experience Founded in 1965, the Genting Group is comprised of five publicly traded companies with a combined market capitalization of $40 billion. It is a leading multinational corporation, primarily engaged in developing and operating destination resorts, casinos, hotels and event facilities around the world, including in the Americas, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the United Kingdom. More comprehensive descriptions and details of various resort properties and operations within the worldwide Genting Group of companies are included as enclosures to this exhibit. Resorts World Casino New York City Location: Queens, New York, USA. The most recent development is Resorts World New York City (RWNY). The facility was constructed in one year, opening in October of 2011 and since that time has consistently been the highest grossing slot operation in the United States. Operating under the jurisdiction of the New York Lottery and subsequently the New York Gaming Commission, RWNY has grossed nearly $2 billion since inception, generating over $800 million for education in the State of New York. Table VIII. A.15.a‐1. Resorts World Casino New York City Property Overview Total Investment $730 million Property Size 183 Acres Gaming Positions/Units 5,005 Gaming Floor 140,000 sqft Hotel Rooms N/A Opening October, 2011 Amenities: Restaurants 9 Bars 4 Showroom/Meeting Space 70,000 sqft Employment: Full Time Equivalents 1,035 Total Employment 1,433 Table VIII. A.15.a‐2. Resorts World Casino New York City Performance Overview ($US in 000’s) Name 2011 2012 2013 3 Yr Total Gross Gaming Revenues 89,823 672,570 785,087 1,547,480 Non‐Gaming Revenues 4,833 53,740 61,675 120,248 Total Revenues: $94,656 $726,310 $846,762 $1,667,728 VIII.
    [Show full text]
  • FTSE Publications
    2 FTSE Russell Publications 28 October 2020 FTSE Philippines USD Net Tax Index Indicative Index Weight Data as at Closing on 27 October 2020 Constituent Index weight (%) Country Constituent Index weight (%) Country Constituent Index weight (%) Country Aboitiz Power 1.55 PHILIPPINES JG Summit Holdings 6.55 PHILIPPINES Semirara Mining and Power 0.48 PHILIPPINES Alliance Global 1.11 PHILIPPINES Jollibee Foods 2.48 PHILIPPINES SM Investments 16.27 PHILIPPINES Ayala Corporation 8.63 PHILIPPINES LT Group 1.16 PHILIPPINES SM Prime Hldgs 10.52 PHILIPPINES Ayala Land 9.44 PHILIPPINES Manila Electric 2.7 PHILIPPINES Universal Robina 4.26 PHILIPPINES Bank of The Philippine Islands 4.65 PHILIPPINES Megaworld 1.25 PHILIPPINES BDO Unibank 6.27 PHILIPPINES Metro Pacific Investments 1.97 PHILIPPINES Bloomberry Resorts 0.9 PHILIPPINES Metropolitan Bank & Trust 2.63 PHILIPPINES DMCI Holdings 0.65 PHILIPPINES PLDT 4.32 PHILIPPINES Globe Telecom 2.08 PHILIPPINES Puregold Price Club 1.44 PHILIPPINES GT Capital Holdings 1.51 PHILIPPINES San Miguel 1.28 PHILIPPINES International Container Terminal Service 4.37 PHILIPPINES San Miguel Food and Beverage 1.52 PHILIPPINES Source: FTSE Russell 1 of 2 28 October 2020 Data Explanation Weights Weights data is indicative, as values have been rounded up or down to two decimal points. Where very small values are concerned, which would display as 0.00 using this rounding method, these weights are shown as <0.005. Timing of data Constituents & Weights are generally published in arrears and contain the data as at the most recent quarter-end. However, some spreadsheets are updated on a more frequent basis.
    [Show full text]
  • Resorts World Manila Fulfills Dreams by Championing Filipino Talent
    PRESS INFORMATION Resorts World Manila fulfills dreams by championing Filipino talent NEWPORT CITY, PASAY – Dedicated to raising the Filipino profile in world‐class standards, Resorts World Manila (RWM) has consistently championed local talent and its famed hospitality. In over a year of operations, RWM has evolved not just as a place to play for those seeking high‐class entertainment and lifestyle, but also a metropolis of opportunities. The magic of Kaos RWM and Genting Hong Kong (GHK) sponsored the Living for Christ Foundation (LFCF) Housing and Development Project to help out its beneficiaries through its first exclusive production, “Kaos”. The sponsorship, dubbed as “Fulfilling dreams through the magic of Kaos”, was created in line with RWM’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, WE‐SEE of Wellness, Security, Environment, and Education. Guests who purchased a ticket to watch Kaos on January 27 (Thursday) were given raffle tickets depending on the seat they bought for the show. RWM and GHK have donated a combined value of US$228,581 in prizes. To be raffled off are 180 one‐night cruises from Star Cruises onboard the Star Pisces, a spectacular 7‐day Western Mediterranean Cruise onboard the Norwegian Epic, as well as 12 Asian cruise packages. Proceeds of the show will help build homes for the less fortunate families of San Simon, Pampanga, also called “Nayong Tsinoy”. Filipinos take center stage “Kaos” is RWM’s first exclusive production that features the best of Filipino talent, back‐to‐back with acclaimed acts from all over the world. This beautiful story of love and magic is headlined by livewire singer and theater actor Gian Magdangal, half‐Pinay Canadian Idol standout Martha Joy, and veteran actor Joel Trinidad.
    [Show full text]
  • Disclose the Name of Such Stock Exchange and the Class of Securities Listed Therein
    COVER SHEET 0 0 1 - 3 1 7 4 SEC Registration Number L E I S U R E & R E S O R T S W O R L D C O R P O R A T I O N & S U B S I D I A R I E S (Company’s Full Name) 2 6 t h F l o o r , W e s t T o w e r , P S E C e n t e R E x c h a n g e R o a d O r t i g a s C e n t e r P a s i g C i t y (Business Address: No. Street City/Town/Province) Carol V. Padilla 8634-2598 (Contract Person) (Company Telephone Number) 1 2 3 1 2 0 - I S 0 8 2 8 Month Day (Form Type) Month Day (Fiscal Year) (Annual Meeting) Not Applicable (Secondary License Type, If Applicable) Not Applicable Dept. Requiring this Doc. Amended Articles Number/section Total Amount of Borrowings Total No. of Stockholders Domestic Foreign To be accomplished by SEC Personnel concerned File Number LCU Document ID Cashier S T A M P S Remarks: Please use BLACK ink for scanning purposes. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SEC FORM 20-IS INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE 1. Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Information Statement [ / ] Definitive Information Statement 2. Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter: LEISURE & RESORTS WORLD CORPORATION 3. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization: PHILIPPINES 4.
    [Show full text]
  • SECURITIES and EXCHANGE COMMISSION SEC FORM 17-C CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17 of the SECURITIES REGULATION CODE and SRC RULE 17.2 (C) THEREUNDER
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SEC FORM 17-C CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE AND SRC RULE 17.2 (c) THEREUNDER 1. 02 April 2020 Date of Report 2. SEC Identification No: ASO93-7946 3. BIR Tax Identification No: 003-831-302-000 4. Alliance Global Group, Inc. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter 5. Metro Manila Province, Country or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization 6. (SEC use only) Industry classification code 7. 7th Floor, 1880 Eastwood Avenue, Eastwood City CyberPark E. Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue, Bagumbayan Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1110 Address of issuer’s principal office 8. (632) 8709-2038 to 41 Issuer’s telephone number, including area code 9. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA: Title of Class No. of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding Common 9,818,890,379 Treasury 450,937,600 10. Item 9 (b) Please see attached disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange. S I G N A T U R E Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Issuer has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ALLIANCE GLOBAL GROUP, INC. By: DINA D. INTING Chief Financial Officer, Compliance Officer and Corporate Information Officer 4/3/2020 Request for extension to file SEC Form 17-A CR01662-2020 The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports.
    [Show full text]
  • Diversification Strategies of Large Business Groups in the Philippines
    Philippine Management Review 2013, Vol. 20, 65‐82. Diversification Strategies of Large Business Groups in the Philippines Ben Paul B. Gutierrez and Rafael A. Rodriguez* University of the Philippines, College of Business Administration, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines This paper describes the diversification strategies of 11 major Philippine business groups. First, it reviews the benefits and drawbacks of related and unrelated diversification from the literature. Then, it describes the forms of diversification being pursued by some of the large Philippine business groups. The paper ends with possible explanations for the patterns of diversification observed in these Philippine business groups and identifies directions for future research. Keywords: related diversification, unrelated diversification, Philippine business groups 1 Introduction This paper will describe the recent diversification strategies of 11 business groups in the Philippines. There are various definitions of business groups but in this paper, these are clusters of legally distinct firms with a managerial relationship, usually by virtue of common ownership. The focus on business groups rather than on individual firms has to do with the way that business firms in the Philippines are organized and managed. Businesses that are controlled and managed by essentially the same set of principal owners are often organized as separate corporations, not as separate divisions within the same firm, as is often the case in American corporations like General Electric, Procter and Gamble, or General Motors (Echanis, 2009). Moreover, studies on emerging markets have pointed out that business groups often occupy dominant positions in the business landscape in markets like India, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines (Khanna & Palepu, 1997; Khanna & Yafeh, 2007).
    [Show full text]
  • Cosmetics and Fragrances at 0% Interest on Installment!
    Cosmetics and fragrances at 0% interest on installment! THE BODY SHOP MAC Enjoy 0% interest on 3 months term Complimentary Makeup Service* Voucher and deluxe samples upon installment for a minimum installment purchase of purchase on 3 months term P3,000 Available in all MAC boutiques nationwide *By appointment only. Deluxe samples can be redeemed Available in all branches nationwide upon availment of the makeup service BENEFIT SHISEIDO 10% OFF for a minimum installment 10% OFF for a minimum installment purchase of P5,000 for up to purchase of P5,000 for up to 6 months term 6 months term Available at SM Aura, SM Mall of Asia, SM North Available at Conrad Hotel, Eastwood Mall, Glorietta 4, EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Seaside Cebu and Powerplant Mall and SM Mall of Asia Ayala Center Cebu BOBBI BROWN CLINIQUE FREE How-To Service Voucher upon FREE You-Time Service Voucher upon installment purchase on 3 months term installment purchase of P3,000 on 3 months term Available at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Seaside Cebu and Available in all boutique stores nationwide UP Town Center CLARINS L’OCCITANE Complimentary Open Spa Treatment Get a special gift for a minimum for a minimum installment purchase of installment purchase of P7,000 on P5,000 on 3 months term 3 months term Available at SM Makati Available in all boutique stores nationwide ACCA KAPPA ELIZABETH ARDEN FREE eco brush and cotton pouch for FREE Ceramide Starter Set for a minimum a minimum installment purchase of installment purchase of P5,000 on P5,000 on 3 months term 3
    [Show full text]
  • Land-Based Casinos Prepare for Resumption of Operations
    CEO UNDERSCORES SURVIVAL IN THE HOMEGROWN PAGCOR’S ROLE IN TIME OF COVID 19 BETS POST-COVID-19 PAGCORIANS VENTURE AVP Hernando Apigo PH ECONOMIC INTO BUSINESS GM Jethro Chancoco RECOVERY AMID PANDEMIC VP Tomas A. Consolacion, Jr PAGE 2 CENTERSPREAD TO PAGE 12 P20 The APRIL TO JUNE 2020 INSIDEROfficial Newsletter of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation www.pagcor.ph Land-based casinos prepare for resumption of operations Strict health and safety protocols slated FTER four months of temporary suspension due to the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (CO- AVID-19) pandemic, land-based casinos may be able to resume operations once community quarantine restrictions further ease up. In line with this, PAGCOR submitted its recommenda- tion to the Inter-Agency Task Force for COVID-19 (IATF) last May, to allow the resump- If approved under tion of casino operations with the proposed safety and health the modified protocols. According to PAGCOR general community Chairman and CEO Andrea D. quarantine (MGCQ), Domingo, the safety protocols are well-crafted and are even PAGCOR hopes to more stringent compared to provide job security other businesses that are now in operation. for most of the “If approved under the modified general community gaming employees quarantine (MGCQ), PAGCOR in the country. hopes to provide job security for most of the gaming employ- CF branches nationwide prepare for the reopening of operations. In photo are CF Olongapo personnel ees in the country. It is also disinfecting the branch’s gaming equipment and furniture. during this phase that the local gaming industry transitions to cially frequent-contact surfac- ance to social distancing, pro- Gradually, said procedures the new normal.” – Andrea D.
    [Show full text]
  • Lone Gunman Sets Fire to Resorts World Manila, Killing 35
    Lone Gunman Sets Fire to Resorts World Manila, Killing 35 2ND JUN 2017 | WRITT EN BY: MARTIN JOHN WILLIAMS At least 35 patrons and staff have died at Resorts World Manila after an armed bandit entered the property at midnight last night, triggering panic and fears of a terrorist attack. Most of the dead succumbed to smoke inhalation after the man set fire to gaming tables and carpets in the property. Resorts World Manila remains closed to the public today as bodies are removed and the authorities investigate the attack, in which 54 people were injured as they attempted to flee, including some who jumped from the property’s second floor, police and witnesses said. The gunman later killed himself by setting himself on fire and shooting himself in a hotel room, police said, noting that he did not shoot anyone during the emergency. Resorts World Manila chief operating officer Stephen Reilly told reporters that property security officers decided not to engage the gunman to avoid escalation. “We had an armed intruder who entered into the property. He fired his firearm, he was in combat attire," Reilly said. “They did not engage, because it was seen that that would escalate the situation,” he said. “Unfortunately, the situation did escalate a bit further moving towards gaming areas.” Police and the Office of the President said that the attack was not terror-related and unrelated to an insurgent assault led by pro-ISIS rebels in the city of Marawi in southern Mindanao, where martial law is in effect. “This case is isolated and has nothing to do with any terror act that could possibly be a reason for a declaration of martial law,” National Capital Region Police Office director Oscar Albayalde told ABS-CBN cable news.
    [Show full text]
  • Corporate Governance Issues in Philippine-Listed Companies
    Philippine Management Review 2019, Vol. 26, 1-16. Corporate Governance Issues in Philippine-Listed Companies Arthur S. Cayanan* University of the Philippines, Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines This paper discusses corporate governance issues in Philippine-listed companies such as ownership structure, separation of Chairman and CEO positions, independent directors, related party transactions, among others, and how non-controlling stockholders are adversely affected by these issues. The paper also assesses the sufficiency of existing rules and regulations and the effectiveness of regulators in protecting minority interest. 1 Introduction Corporate Governance is defined as the system of stewardship and control to guide organizations in fulfilling their long-term economic, moral, legal and social obligations towards their stakeholders.1 On November 10, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the Code of Corporate Governance for Publicly-Listed Companies (CG Code for PLCs).2 The Code provides a list of the governance responsibilities of the board of directors (BOD), corporate disclosure policies, standards for the selection of external auditor, and duties to stockholders, among others. In this paper, emphasis will be on ownership structure, the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) being held by separate individuals, the independence of independent directors, some related party transactions, and how these issues affect the interest of non-controlling stockholders.3 2 Objectives This study has the following objectives: 1. To assess some corporate governance practices of the 30 Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) PSEi-indexed stocks, e.g., ownership structure, different individuals holding the positions of the chairman of the BOD and CEO, related party transactions, and tender offers.
    [Show full text]
  • February 19, 2011 February 15, 2014
    februarY 15, 2014 hawaii filiPino ChroniCle 1 ♦ FEBRUARY 15,19, 20142011 ♦ OPINION HAWAII-FILIPINO NEWS LEGAL NOTES Driverless Cars? ConGen torres, maYor hints of Possible Yes, almost Just CalDwell leaD traDe ComPromise on arounD the Corner mission to the PhiliPPines immiGration PRESORTED HAWAII FILIPINO CHRONICLE STANDARD 94-356 WAIPAHU DEPOT RD., 2ND FLR. U.S. POSTAGE WAIPAHU, HI 96797 PAID HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 9661 2 hawaii filiPino ChroniCle februarY 15, 2014 EDITORIALS FROM THE PUBLISHER or hopeless romantics, February Publisher & Executive Editor The Mega Rich as 14th is one of the most antici- Charlie Y. Sonido, M.D. pated days of the year. It’s a day Publisher & Managing Editor Role Models that’s set aside to celebrate the Chona A. Montesines-Sonido ill Gates and Warren Buffet are household names in powerful human emotion called Associate Editors F love. When you think about it, Dennis Galolo the U.S. The multi-billionaires are rich, powerful and we should be showing our love Edwin Quinabo influential. But how many of us know of the late to those closest to us every day and not just Corliss Lamont, a Harvard graduate born of Wall Contributing Editor on special occasions like Valentine’s. On that note, Happy Belinda Aquino, Ph.D. Street wealth who championed the causes of poor B Valentine’s Day to all of you! Creative Designer people his entire life? Or Maud Younger (1870- Our cover story for this issue—“The 10 Wealthiest People Junggoi Peralta 1936), who despite coming from a wealthy family in San Francisco, in the Philippines” according to Forbes Magazine, was written worked for five years as a waitress to learn about working class Photography by our Philippine correspondent Gregory Garcia.
    [Show full text]