Despite the decrease in COVID-19 cases in the country, the unemployment rate continues to inch up to 6.6-percent and still lags behind pre-pandemic jobs figures. More than three-million Filipinos are unemployed as of December 2021 according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. And though this is...
When SMDC talks sustainability, it’s from a multi-pronged approach, one that stands on three distinct pillars – that of being sustainable in an economic, environmental, and social manner. It’s precisely by being holistic in approach that “SMDC Sustainable” makes true sense, and isn’t...
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Residents of this city will soon have a modern public market that will create jobs, add income to the city, with vendors of the previous market to retain their places in the new infrastructure project. Photo via Rizaldy Comanda The new market will not in any way discriminate...
'There is still so much to discover and explore in the Philippines in terms of food and culture.' Jazzie Dayao of Market Reach International, Export Sales Manager Nas Arcayan (MRI CMO), MRI CEO Jiten Lalwani, CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan, CITEM Assistant Division Chief Zharita...
How this award-winning program turned into a staple program amidst the pandemic What makes a thriving community? For SM Development Corporation (SMDC), it’s more than what meets the eye. SMDC has always been at the forefront of community building in the Philippines. And even when the COVID-19...
BACOLOD CITY -- The municipal government of Hinoba-an in Negros Occidental has unveiled its new public market on Thursday. The new public market of Hinoba-an town in Negros Occidental worth P60 million was unveiled on Thursday. (Capitol PIO Photo) Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and municipal...
Heightened domestic demand is expected to cushion the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the economy in the first semester of the year, First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) said in a joint report. FMIC and UA&P said that while Russian...
Aspiring president Senator Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday, March 29 that aerospace manufacturer SpaceX, owned by business magnate Elon Musk, expressed interest in the country's Internet technology and telecommunications market. Pacquiao called on the country's telecommunications service providers to...
The Pasay City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) was given a certificate of recognition for ranking third among the highly urbanized cities with the highest number of safety seal certifications issued to registered business establishments. Taking the first place was Quezon City with 5,800...
Much like in school, preparedness pays in real estate investment Ramped up efforts to vaccinate students, teachers, and other school workers has the national government targeting August as a potential return date for face-to-face (F2F) classes across all levels. The news bodes well not only for...
The local stock market continued to recover lost ground as share prices rose across Asia. The main index jumped 96.0 points or 1.37 percent to close at 7,122.45 on Thursday, March 17, as Banks led the charge while the Mining and oil counter retreated. Volume was relatively stable at 1.43 billion...
Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria The iconic Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria returns for another run. From March 26 to 27, shop from the finest curated artisan shops, dine under the stars, and enjoy a weekend of fun activities that would satisfy your craving for all things old-world culture. In...
