Dondi Gomez, the chief marketing architect of the country’s most successful brand Jollibee, has retired from his post after 16 years of fruitful and meaningful service this time to fulfill his personal goal of spending more time with his family at age 50. Dondi Gomez Gomez, whose early retirement...
The World Bank (WB) has reiterated its strong support for the Marcos administration in its quest to achieve its vision of becoming a prosperous, inclusive, and poverty-free society by 2040. *File photo* World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde said this as she concluded her two-day...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has committed to continue rebuilding Marawi and help displaced individuals due to the 2017 siege. "We continue to rebuild Marawi in the aftermath of the siege that took place on May 23, 2017," Marcos said in a Facebook post on Tuesday night, May 23. He...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is confirming reports that Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader Radullan Sahiron alias "Commander Putol" has died in Sulu, a ranking military officer disclosed Tuesday, May 23. (Radullan Sahiron alias Commander Putol / Photo courtesy of US Federal Bureau of...
The award-winning ‘Byaheng Digiskarte’ of the Aboitiz Group is a corporate social responsibility program designed to help in the recovery of MSMEs and cooperatives severely affected by the pandemic, empowering them to adapt to a rapidly changing environment of digitalization through the use...
Ford Philippines is marking the return of the highly-anticipated Ford Island Conquest (FIC) experiential test drive event this year on May 19-21, 2023 at the ARCA South Interactive Park in Taguig City. The first FIC leg for the year will see the Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor in action for...
Human rights group Karapatan on Friday, May 12 lauded the acquittal of former Senator Leila de Lima. De Lima, who has been detained for six years, was accused of being involved in a drug trade and was arrested in 2017. The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Friday acquitted the former Senator...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, May 9 urged the Philippine Navy to shelve its plans to procure submarines under its military program. While he supports having a stronger Navy fleet, Escudero said it would not be practical to acquire these when the government has a limited budget....
At the ACEN RES Recharge Partners Gala, ACEN President and CEO Eric Francia affirmed the company's commitment to build more renewable capacity to help meet the growing demand for electricity in the Philippines and urged businesses to shift to renewable energy. (Photo from ACEN RES) The...
Crimson Hotel Filinvest City (CHFC) recently commemorated its 10th anniversary with a grand celebration, reflecting on a decade filled with wonderful memories and raising a toast to the forthcoming years. The momentous event, led by CHFC General Manager Arlene Tongco and Chroma Hospitality...
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, launched the 39-hectare industrial expansion of West Cebu Estate to cater to the growing demands from a wider range of industries beyond maritime businesses. The expansion would expand the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate in...
A farmer-led organization on Tuesday, May 2, called on the national government to protect the rights of small-scale farmers and support organic farming. Filipino farmer (Unsplash) “We call on the national government and the local government units (LGU) to listen to the small farmers and support...
