American filmmakers have expressed alarm over the popularity of video streaming site LokLok in the Philippines and its Southeast Asian neighbors. In a comment submitted this month to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for its 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and...
The local cement industry, represented by the Cement Manufacturers’ Association of the Philippines (CeMAP), assured that it has more than enough capacity to meet demand from the domestic housing sector. During the 32nd National Developers Convention, CeMAP President Reinier Dizon said local...
Lady cuemaster Rubilen Amit and boxing champ Melvin Jerusalem carried the banner in a September to remember for Filipino sportsmen and women. Boxer Melvin Jerusalem headlines PH sports men and women in month of September. (Wendell Alinea) Further cementing her status as queen of billiards, Amit...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Small Business Corporation (SB Corp), and Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) have formed a partnership to promote franchising as a viable business option. In a statement, the DTI said the partnership aims to create a thriving franchising ecosystem by...
Former Public Works chief Rogelio L. "Babes" Singson has been hailed by the big business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) as its Management Person of the Year 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 9, MAP said Singson, who is currently president and chief executive officer...
President Marcos will join his fellow Asian leaders in Vientiane, Laos next week for the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits where he is expected to "champion" the Philippines' interests. PCO/Pixabay photos In a pre-departure briefing in...
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Psychiatric Association has noted a shortage of board-certified psychiatrists in Mindanao amid the growing number of patients needing help from mental health professionals. Dr. Paulo Woodruff Gonzales, director for Mindanao of PPA, said during the Kapehan sa Dabaw on...
The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association Inc. (PIPPA) has thumbed down a legislative proposal that will prioritize the use of Malampaya gas on the electricity generation grind of various gas-fed power plants in the country. While there is a high level temptation to prioritize...
Aaron Jude Bado’s bronze medal feat at the 2024 World Boxing Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia came at a price on Tuesday, Sept. 25, after suffering an accidental headbutt that rendered him unfit to continue his gold-medal campaign. Aaron Jude Bado, left, with head coach Roel Velasco. (ABAP) Competing...
The Philippine hotel industry remains resilient and continues to grow after the pandemic with P250 billion being invested by the private sector for the ongoing construction of new facilities. This is according to the Philippine Accommodation Pipeline Report 2024 which was jointly launched by the...
CEBU CITY – Apart from adequate school supplies, uniform, bag, foot wear, and protective gear, a healthy “baon” for school children is also a must, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) reminded. In an episode of the PHA Usapang Puso sa Puso with the theme Puso, Pasukan, Tag-Ulan, on...
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has expressed its support for Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chair Monalisa Dimalanta, despite her recent suspension by the Ombudsman. In a statement, MAP elaborated that this temporary suspension would affect the energy sector and consumers...
