First Atkins cold storage opening to fulfill commitment to food security, local economy
In attendance during the opening were (L-R) PNB Capital President Gerry Valenciano, Cong. Harry Angping, Michael Ornido, Cold Chain Association President Anthony Dizon, NMIS Deputy Executive Director Roberto Umali, MITA President Jesus Cham, Naic Vice-Mayor Junio C. Dualan, Phil. Business
Boosting PHL’s anti-piracy law critical in protecting P1.60-T creatives sector, future-proofing economy
Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Wednesday underscored the urgency of amending the country’s 26-year old Intellectual Property (IP) Code to protect some 6.89 million Filipinos in the P1.60-trillion creatives industry, a top contributor to the economy that is
Emerging trends and exciting flavors at the 15th Philippine Food Expo
Brace yourselves for the return of the only All-Filipino Food & Beverage expo in the country! Supporting local growers and entrepreneurs while featuring native delicacies and gourmet offerings, the Philippine Food Expo makes a much-awaited comeback with its 15th edition
[EXPLAINER] Availability of HIV prevention pill in the Philippines
Prevention medicines for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are available in the Philippines for at-risk populations, including men who have sex with men and sex workers, according to Manoj Sihag, Philippine country head of Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a unit
NextPay transactions reach P3.2B in 2022
LOCAL financial technology (fintech) firm NextPay announced on Thursday that it recorded P3.2 billion in transactions in 2022, driven by the growth and digital transformation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) all over the country.“We take great pride in achieving
Torre Lorenzo launches its newest premium residence, Crown Residences at Tierra Davao
Located within the integrated-use development Tierra Davao, Crown Residences is Torre Lorenzo’s first premium residential development in Davao City. Present during the showroom groundbreaking ceremony are: (L-R) Mae Valdez, Area Sales Head for VisMin; Cathy Casares-Ko, TLDC Chief Operations Officer;
NG debt hits P13.75T as of end-Feb.
The National Government’s outstanding debt reached a record P13.75 trillion as of end-February. — REUTERS/THOMAS WHITE/ILLUSTRATIONBy Keisha B. Ta-asan, ReporterTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt hit a record-high P13.75 trillion as of end-February as domestic borrowings increased, the Bureau of
Infrastructure spending jumps 13% in 2022
Laborers work at a construction site in Manila, Philippines, Nov. 17, 2016. — REUTERS/CZAR DANCELSTATE SPENDING on infrastructure rose by 13.4% in 2022, as the government ramped up public works and transportation-related projects.According to the Department of Budget and Management
Businesses more upbeat on economy — BSP survey
A view of Metro Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBUSINESSES NOW have a more optimistic economic outlook this year, amid a return to pre-pandemic normalcy and increased consumer demand, a survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.The BSP confidence
Agri stakeholders oppose LANDBANK-DBP merger
SEVERAL former government officials are opposing the plan to merge Landbank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), saying it will further disenfranchise farmers and other agriculture stakeholders.“Farmers, bank employees and other stakeholders are seriously