The International Finance Corp. (IFC) will assist the Philippine government in rolling out five big-ticket public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects, worth a total of P62 billion. The private-sector arm of the World Bank Group recently disclosed it will provide transaction advisory...
PLDT, Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to safeguard technology and telecommunications infrastructure across the country. The three are spearheading the broadest ever public-private...
As one of the iconic IHG hotels in Ortigas, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria recently unveiled its newly transformed spaces in a grand demonstration of its commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. The bedroom is renovated from top to bottom with plush detials. Considered a landmark in the...
Healthcare was on top of the President’s agenda on Tuesday, Sept. 10. First, President Marcos led the inauguration of the Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service Center (BUCAS) at the Philippine Heart Center. “We are transforming how we handle critical moments when time is both...
President Marcos said the new urgent care and ambulatory service center established at the Philippine Heart Center transforms how the country handles critical moments of patients. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the statement as he led the inauguration of the...
Birthday celebration came early for President Marcos as he started receiving well wishes from cancer patients and healthcare professionals three days ahead of his special day. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. gets an early birthday greeting from cancer patients at the Philippine Children's...
For as long as I can remember, I have been on a ceaseless journey to find or create great architecture. My first real encounter with remarkable architecture was the Cultural Center of the Philippines, designed by Leandro Locsin. Since my sister was a ballet dancer, I spent many hours of my youth...
The battle against cancer today is marked by significant advancements, ongoing challenges, and a collective global effort to improve cancer care—from prevention and diagnosis to post-cancer recovery. It has been found that cancer care does not start and end with treatment; rather, a 360-degree...
As it seriously takes its share of the burden on the global decarbonization goal, property developer Arthaland Corporation has signed a new power supply agreement (PSA) with Lopez-led First Gen Corporation for energy services that will ramp up its usage of renewable energy (RE) resources. According...
DHSUD Sec. Jose Rizalino Acuzar (File photo) The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is one call away when catering to the complaints of its stakeholders, and this is backed by data. In a report from the Office of the President's 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center, the DHSUD...
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), one of the country’s premier healthcare institutions, marked its 50th anniversary on Aug. 15, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a historic gathering of all three living Filipino Cardinals, and some of the country’s leading figures in government,...
SMX Convention Center, the largest convention center operator in the country, marked the grand return of its signature culinary event, Culinaire, on August 6, 2024, with the theme "Flavor Flix." Over a thousand guests enjoyed a unique dining experience that showcased the culinary excellence of 10...