The Department of Tourism (DOT) is reinforcing the Philippines’ reputation as a long-term “home-for-life” for retirees after the country was recognized as Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the 11th TripZilla Excellence Awards. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
Hans Sy, chairman of the executive committee of SM Prime Holdings, has been honored with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Outstanding Filipino Retailers President Award for his visionary leadership in retail development. Presented by the Philippine Retailers Association and the...
Criminal complaints have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) against Dioscoro E. Esteban Jr., officer-in-charge (OIC) of the PEA Tollways Corp. (PEATC), for "unlawful actions" in allegedly misrepresenting the firm and reportedly maligning the Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC)...
Amid risks posed by inflation, domestic retailers vowed to tackle consumer issues and implement innovative measures to help prevent upticks in prices of consumer goods. Sam Gregory Lim, committee chairman of the 30 th National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) Sam Gregory Lim, committee...
The nomination of Alexander T. Lopez as chairman of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) has been approved by President Marcos. (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) board member Alex Lopez (Photo from Alex Lopez/Facebook) In a letter signed by...
The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), which monitors and supervises the government’s reclamation projects, has a new general manager and two board members. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) According to a Facebook post from Presidential...
Senator Cynthia Villar has expressed her readiness to conduct a separate probe into the various complaints on the reclamation projects in Manila Bay. Sen. Cynthia Villar (middle) is the guest of honor at the reopening of the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 20223. Former...
Known for their *"bida ang saya*" tagline, Jollibee never fails to bring smiles to our faces when we're feeling down or having a bad day, thanks to their well-thought-out meals and, of course, the famous Chickenjoy! Jollibee's success is not only a triumph for the brand but also for...
The lower capital requirement under the amended Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA), which intends to invite the world’s big foreign retailers, has made no impact yet on the domestic retail industry, only firming up the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) position that liberalization is not...
Although still at single-digit growth, local retailers expect full recovery this year as cooling inflation is driving consumption. Rosemarie B. Ong, president of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), told reporters at the Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards 2023 “Tibay Gabi ng...
The Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards, the esteemed recognition that celebrates exceptional retailers in the Philippines, is thrilled to unveil the distinguished Board of Judges for the 2023 OFR Awards Special Edition. This year's panel of judges comprises prominent industry...
Philippine retailers said it is likely that the planned value added tax (VAT) refund on foreign tourists’ purchases may not be given immediately at the point of purchases. Paul Santos, president of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), told reporters at the press conference of the Philippine...
