The Philippine government, through the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), is working to re-open and rehabilitate a huge banana plantation in Maguindanao. This was announced by Emmanuel Piñol, chairperson of MinDA and former Agriculture Secretary. Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chair...
Here's a preview of the first-ever Philippine branch Since 2007, COS, a prestige label under the H&M Group , has been serving modern, functional fashion for men and women all over the world. The London-based brand has over 200 stores in 37 markets and its e-store is available in 20 markets,...
The Vaccine Express will start inoculating tricycle and pedicab drivers, as well as delivery riders, from Manila on Tuesday, June 22, as part of the partnership between the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Manila city government. Health workers prepare for the COVID vaccine rollout for A5...
Four major foreign banks will finance businessman Dennis Uy’s $460 million acquisition of the 45-percent stake of Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) in the Malampaya gas field facility. Highly placed sources from Singapore...
The Ayala Group of Companies has started its vaccination program and over 2,000 employees of who belong to the A4 (economic frontliners) category have begun receiving jabs of the COVID-19 vaccine last June 14. Ayala Corporation The vaccines were given at the UP-Ayala Land TechnoHub in partnership...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, banked on its overseas operations and diversification efforts to ride out the effects of the pandemic. Alliance Global Group Inc. During the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting, AGI Chairman Andrew Tan said the company...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Manila city government are only waiting for the vaccine supplies to arrive before they roll out a drive-thru vaccination program for all the Tricycle Operators’ and Drivers’ Association (TODA) in Manila. Vice President Leni Robredo and Manila Mayor...
The Jollibee Group has joined Ingat Angat’s Smart Bakuna Benefits program where more than 150 restaurants in NCR Plus are offering discounts to all vaccinated cardholders in support of the country’s vaccination program. The Jollibee Group offers 10% discount for its vaccinated customers to make...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Monday that the city government will start the inoculation of its residents under the A5 (indigents) priority group on Tuesday, June 15, making it the first city in Metro Manila to start the vaccination of those under the A5 category. San Juan City...
The MVP Group of Companies Monday, (June 14) showed solidarity with the national government and other members of the private sector, with the ceremonial start of the vaccination rollout for the A4 sector. The Companies include Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), PLDT Inc. (PLDT), and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is on the lookout for possible retaliatory attacks from the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) following the killing of one of its sub-leaders and three of his followers. An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) sub-leader and three of his followers are killed in a law...
The Aboitiz Group, together with a coalition of public-private sector partners under the Taskforce T3 (test, trace, treat), has pledged support to the government’s efforts to initiate the vaccination of the A4 priority sector. The commitment was formalized on June 7 through a hybrid event held...
