Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines stand to benefit from greater interest among global investors looking to finance profitable and scalable decarbonization as well as "green" projects in the region. On the sidelines of the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United...
Ride-hailing service Grab Philippines has appointed Ronald Roda as the company’s country head, while his predecessor, Grace Vera Cruz, is now the head of regional corporate strategy. In a statement on Monday, Sept. 23, Grab said that this “planned succession” reflects the firm’s commitment...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government has given another extension to Manokan Country tenants to leave. THE perspective of the new Manokan Country to be developed by SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SPHI) in Bacolod City which is set to open in 2026. (Photo courtesy of SM) Mayor Albee Benitez said tenants...
By KHALID HASSAN Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines What lies ahead for young people in the Philippines after they graduate? In many countries in the world, the situation for youth is more complex. It requires looking beyond unemployment, but on how they move between...
BACOLOD CITY – Manokan Country here reopened on Wednesday, July 17, after its 24 tenants were given one month to transfer to the temporary facility. MANOKAN Country reopens on Wednesday, July 17, a day after it was ordered closed by the city government due to the opposition of the tenants to the...
BACOLOD CITY – Manokan Country tenants were urged to complete the payment of their arrears to the city government within 18 months to enable them to transfer to the new building. MANOKAN Country tenants check the temporary facility provided by SM Prime Holdings Inc. at the parking lot of...
By GLAZYL MASCULINO BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez ordered the City Legal Office (CLO) to enforce the closure of all stalls of Manokan Country at the reclamation area in Barangay 12 here on Tuesday, July 16. STALLS of Manokan Country in Barangay 12, Bacolod City are cordoned to prepare...
BACOLOD CITY – Twenty-four out of the 26 tenants of the Manokan Country in this city have been given a two-week extension to transfer to a temporary facility at the parking area of SM City Bacolod in preparation for the P4-billion redevelopment project by SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SPHI). THE...
The World Bank has appointed a new country director for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam, effective July 1. Zafer Mustafaoglu, a Turkish national, will oversee the World Bank's program in these countries to advance its policy dialogues with government officials, civil society,...
BACOLOD CITY – The 26 tenants of Manokan Country here have only until July 5 to vacate their stalls situated at the city-owned property at the Reclamation Area in Barangay 12. MANOKAN Country is a row of restaurants selling grilled food, especially the famous Bacolod chicken inasal, in Barangay...
Country Builders Bank Inc. has been rebranded as Top Bank Philippines Inc. (A Rural Bank) to mark “the start of a new era defined by its commitment to exceptional service.” “Our vision is clear: to be the top-of-mind and trusted banking institution that transforms the lives of our customers...
What makes Finland the happiest country in the world for the past six years? Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines Juha Markus Pykko explained that the ranking came from having a “well-functioning society” wherein people know where their taxes are going. Finnish Flag (Photo from Finnish...
