Southeast Asia Headlines: Alejandro to take top role at ABS-CBN in Philippines

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp, the Philippines' largest television network, has appointed marketing veteran Luis F Alejandro as president and chief executive officer, replacing Freddie Garcia, who retired at the end of last year. Alejandro, most recently the COO of condiments manufacturer UFC Heinz Philippines, is a 24-year marketing veteran, who started his career at Procter & Gamble. He officially joins the TV network in May.