Year-Ender The maritime sector handles 90 percent of global trade. No wonder, hell broke loose when most international borders slammed shut in March. Port operators wrestled with congestion although the ports stayed open. “Throughout these lockdowns, all of our ports – without exception...
In the midst of the hunger crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) partnered with International Care Ministries (ICM) to quickly deliver life-saving food relief to more than 30,000 children during the COVID-19 community quarantine. Since July, the DOH dispatched...
Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI) has vowed to continue connecting with the Filipinos consumers with its full line up of vehicles at value offerings by getting closer to customers via digital platforms as it positioned for the recovery of the domestic economy in 2021. “In 2021, we look forward...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will commence building its P740-billion Manila International Airport project in Bulacan in the first quarter of 2021. The conglomerate has awarded the US$1.73-billion contract for land development works of the airport to Dutch firm Royal Boskalis Westminster...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed more funding to DELIVER-e application, a farmers-to-buyers digital platform recently launched in the Philippines. In a Webinar on Monday, USAID Acting Mission Director for Philippines Patrick Wesner said his agency...
'My Roommate is a Gumiho' stars Jang Ki-yong (left) and Hyeri. (iQIYI) Global on-demand video streaming service iQIYI International will be releasing next year its first Korean original drama “My Roommate is a Gumiho.” The romantic horror comedy drama is based on “Living Together,” one of...
Filipinos may now apply for research grants on accelerating transformation through agricultural innovation in Southeast Asia with a focus on food security during the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social impacts. The grants of up to US$20,000 will be given under the auspices of a Mentorship...
Filipino International Master Daniel Quizon pulled off a solid eighth-place finish in the tough Azerbaijan International Online Blitz Chess Tournament Sunday. Seeded 24th in a stacked, 160-player field, the 16-year-old Quizon made a good account of himself by scoring seven points out of the...
Miss Eco Teen International 2020 Roberta Angela 'Ro-An' Tamondong The beauty and elegance of the Filipina shines abroad after Roberta Angela "Ro-An" Tamondong was crowned Miss Eco Teen International in Egypt Saturday night (Sunday morning in the Philippines). The Miss Eco Teen...
Roberta Angela 'Ro-An' Tamondong All eyes are on Miss Eco Teen International PH bet Roberta Angela “Ro-An” Tamondong as pageant fans eagerly await the countdown for the 2020 Miss Eco Teen International coronation night tonight (1 a.m., Manila time) live from the Albatros White Beach Resort in...
Ro-An Tamondong in her Eco Dress Miss Philippines Roberta Angela "Ro-an" Tamondong sizzled at the pre-pageant competitions of the Miss Eco Teen International on-going at the Albatros White Beach Resort in Hurghada, Egypt. Ro-An of Quezon City won Best Eco Dress, second runner-up at the Talent...
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is investing P4.1 billion for the construction of Westin Sonata Palace Hotel project of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) in Mandaluyong City. The Board of Investments has approved the project with incentives upon the endorsement of the Department of Tourism (DOT)....
