{
  "id": 18147002,
  "title": "Unilab leads Philippines firms in TIME Asia-Pacific’s Best Employers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unilab-leads-philippines-firms-in-time-asia-pacifics-best-employers",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/11/05/2567857/unilab-leads-philippines-firms-time-asia-pacifics-best-employers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Laboratories, a prominent pharmaceutical company and healthcare provider based in the Philippines, has emerged as the top-ranked employer in Asia-Pacific according to TIME magazine's inaugural ranking of outstanding workplaces. The Asia-Pacific Best Employers of 2027 list, compiled by TIME and global data firm Statista, encompasses the top 500 companies based on employee satisfaction surveys from 2024 to 2026. The company secured the 24th position on the list, putting it ahead of Ayala Corp. at No. 32, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. at No. 44, San Miguel Corp. at No. 55, and Jollibee Foods Corp. at No. 89. Other notable Philippine firms on the list include Del Monte Philippines at No. 105, BDO, the country's largest bank, at No. 164, and Philippine Airlines at No. 186. SM Investments Corp., headed by Lucio Tan, ranked No. 206. SM Investments CEO Frederic DyBuncio expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the company prioritizes its employees' well-being and career growth. The ranking, TIME notes, emphasizes the importance of employee wellbeing, development, and inclusion in today's rapidly evolving workforce and competitive job market across Asia-Pacific.",
  "summary": "Pharmaceutical company and health care provider United Laboratories topped the list of Filipino companies that were included in TIME magazine’s inaugural ranking of employers that create outstanding workplaces across Asia-Pacific.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}