Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon on Saturday, Jan. 20, lauded volunteers for rescuing flood and landslide victims in Davao, while commending Cebu preparations for Sinulog festivities. PRC / Manila Bulletin In Davao, the PRC said in a...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) boosted its contributions to state coffers in the first 11 months of last year, but they continued to lag behind pre-pandemic figures. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that the national government's portion of Pagcor's earnings rose by...
The Social Security System (SSS) has issued a reminder to employers and collection partners to remit employees' contributions for the third quarter and October before the year's end. Based on a SSS circular posted on its website, the pension fund for the private sector stated that business and...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon urged humanitarian leaders to act resolutely in protecting the children, women, wounded, and vulnerable in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo from PRC In a speech at a conference in Vietnam on Nov. 22,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized again for championing sustainability, as it continues to promote sustainable practices toward achieving long-term growth in the corporate sector. The SEC was named as one of the Circle of Excellence awardees in the Sustainability...
Santé’s Chief Executive Officer, Joey Marcelo, was named the Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious 14 th Asia CEO Awards last October 24, 2023, at the Manila Marriott. This celebrated event, known as the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, recognized business excellence in various...
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) plans to conduct international roadshows with the aim of attracting potential investors to invest their money in the Philippines' first sovereign wealth fund. Rafael Jose D. Consing, Jr., MIC president and chief executive officer, said newly-created fund would...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) received recognition for addressing all concerns from its members from the Civil Service Commission (CSC). In a statement, the insurance system gained a 100 percent rate in complaint resolution among the other government agencies in 2022. The achievement was...
Government-run casino centers are in for a major upgrade as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects to deliver 3,000 brand new slot machines by January next year. Ajejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the delivery of brand new slot machines is a...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects that the local gaming industry will see further growth in the coming years, fueled by increased demand for leisure, travel, and entertainment. In a statement, Ajejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the gaming...
The Department of Science and Technology’s television program (DOSTv) partner, EdukSine Production Corporation, was recognized as the technology company of the year at the 2023 Asia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Awards. Photo credit to Asia CEO Awards “We won because we have big, passionate,...
The 14th Asia CEO Awards ceremony, which honored some notable personalities, kicked off in the Grand Ballroom of Marriott in Pasay City last October 24, 2023. The participants were happy to be part of the awarding activity and being witnesses to the recognition given to awardees including Walther...
