Local government units (LGU) along Samar Bay have released a manifesto against House Bill 7853, which will give commercial fishing vessels more access to municipal coastal waters. Photo by Edmundas Stundzius on Unsplash In the manifesto, the Alliance of Local Government Units Along Samar...
#MINDANAO John Tria The celebration of Davao’s birthday in the first week of March signals for many areas in Mindanao the beginning of the summer fruit season. Many of our famous fruit trees are getting ready for the harvests. Of course certain fruits like pomelos, and bananas are produced...
For your fashion fixes, make sure to visit this e-store. Alexis Marriane Macariola's bowler blouse and linen pants and Dinnes Obusan's Takay terno top With boutique closures, no live runway shows, and no collection launches in the early months of community quarantine, it has been tough for Filipino...
Cultivating Pinoy artistry through this full digital event FILIPINO TASTE Items from the FAME+ exhibitors The pandemic is slowing global commerce to a crawl. Just a couple of weeks in after the deadly virus was first discovered, and the world had already plummeted into a recession as severe as that...
All this recent talk on poverty porn reveals an even bigger and deeper issue in the art industry Everyone is hating on Solenn Heussaff for her supposed distasteful display of poverty in a since-deleted promotional post for her upcoming exhibit. Social media critters were quick to criticize her for...
Secretary Ramon M. Lopez Department of Trade and Industry We should never think small when we talk about micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs). The implementation of stricter health lockdowns in the first quarter of 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 had severely affected businesses,...
Local share prices rose Friday, ( Feb. 26) as investors picked up bargains amid news that vaccines will finally arrive, ignoring an overnight sell-off in Wall Street. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 38.91 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 6,794.86 although sector indices were...
Local share prices dropped on Wednesday, (Feb. 24) as sentiment continue to be weighed down by government’s decision not to ease lockdown measures. The PSEi lost 58.72 points, or 0.86 percent, to close at 6,755.95 as all sectors weakened across the board. PSE file photo Volume rose to 36.1...
True to its mandate of assisting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines to stand on their own and find their niche in the local and international markets, the Department of Trade and Industry has been at the forefront of bolsteringthe growth of Filipino MSMEs by...
The COVID-19 global pandemic is sorely testing our people's resolve to create a better life for themselves. SECRETARY RAMON LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr Mark Ches Ang) This isn't surprising as the pandemic has shaken even the world’s strongest economies. That's why we at...
Apart from being the season of love, February is also a month that celebrates everyone's favorite treat—the chocolate. The dark, sweet, or bitter dessert that comes in a heart-shaped box has long been associated with Valentine's Day, which started as a marketing strategy by British scion...
Embarking on a zero-waste lifestyle might mean going out of the comfort zone for some and thus requires a serious commitment. It seems intimidating at first but just like other meaningful journeys in life, it all starts with one brave leap. These local shops found on Instagram may just be the help...
