Minimart chain Alfamart, a member of the SM Group, is aiming to open at least another 200 stores in Luzon this year as it continues to expand its footprint despite the ongoing pandemic. Alfamart Chief Operating Officer Harvey T. Ong said that, in the last two years, Alfamart opened over 400 stores,...
The film where John Arcilla won ‘Coppa Volpi’ for Best Actor at the 78th Venice Film Festival John Arcilla in 'On The Job: The Missing 8' (Credit to HBO Asia) “WAGI! Celebration of Filipino Excellence,” a series of film screenings at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, showcases...
The Fazioli Piano in CCP is one of but a rare few in the country The CCP's Fazioli Piano (photo by Oryl Daquipil) From Feb. 9 to 13, five young pianists will have an opportunity to showcase their talents and excellence in a special virtual concert series dubbed “Special Concert Series: Young...
For better or for worse, online shopping and social media usage have skyrocketed since the pandemic started. Aggravated by social isolation and the monotony it brings, what used to be viewed as a luxury is now the norm—purchasing products and goods, from the most basic to the most frivolous, are...
A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in Divisoria, Manila on Jan. 14, 2022 in line with the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s “No Vaccination, No Ride” policy in the capital region while under the more stringent Alert Level 3. (Ali...
More than 800 residents in Palawan received free medical and dental supplies from the United States (US) military recently, the US Embassy in the Philippines said. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) During a three-day outreach program on Jan. 19 to 22, the US Civil-Military...
Megaworld, SM, PLDT execs take top posts The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization of PR and communication professionals, has recently elected its new set of Board of Trustees and Officers for 2022-2023. Elected president was Harold C. Geronimo,...
Close to P400-million grant intended for the purchase of cold chain transport and equipment for vaccines will be provided by the Japanese government to the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines) According to Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa...
Amazon Global Selling Philippines Seller Summit themed “Go Global, Sell on Amazon”, was successfully held online recently and attracted over 2,000 MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). The event was designed to equip Philippine businesses with the information, skills and tools...
Union Bank of the Philippines reported a 9 percent improvement in net income to P12.6 billion in 2021, translating to above-industry return on equity of 12.0 percent. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its net revenues were at an all-time high of P45.1 billion, up 7...
The recently concluded 2022 Sibol National Team Selection gave the fans a glimpse of how the MPL Philippines Season 9 could look like when the new season opens on Feb. 18. Some of the teams’ off-season acquisitions performed well in the tournament and are now shifting their focus to the MPL S9...
Saying that it is already time to let children to go to school and play outside, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) has backed the government’s inoculation of children aged 5 to 11 which is eyed to begin on Friday, Feb. 4. (PIDSP president Dr. Mary Ann Bunyi /...
