The Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) has called on local companies to participate in the government-wide purchase of medical supplies for the COVID-19 response. As part of government’s effort to help local enterprises during the pandemic, the PS-DBM said it...
Congress should immediately pass the two pending measures of the Duterte administration to help the pandemic-hit businesses that are mainly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Joselito Lambino II said the Corporate...
The local manufacturing sector registered a seven-month high in September this year amid easing community quarantine restrictions in the country, the latest monthly survey of IHS Markit revealed. The Philippines Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 50.1 last month, its highest reading...
How a single mom left a stable job to pursue jewelry design to empower local artisans Choosing between a stable job and a full-time artistic career is a bridge many artists and artisans eventually end up crossing. Pursuing the latter presents a new challenge. It is not, after all, easy to make a...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Aside from the flavor and consistency of food, another factor that people consider are its health benefits. This is why they prefer fresh produce grown by trusted sources. Eat Matters PH, a local ‘paluto’ and diet meal service, recognizes the need for healthy...
Globe Telecom Inc. gets a boost for its expansion after hauling in 190 permits from 85 local government units (LGUs) in one month, this August. Of the 190 permits granted, ranging from Bangued, Northern Luzon to Butuan City, Northeastern Mindanao, 37 were given in record time by 17 local government...
Get to know local fashion brands Urbanigs.ph, Rags2Riches Inc., and Filip + Inna through their handwoven items. A patriotic touch, no matter how small, gives any OOTD a new oomph. While Philippine textiles are claiming their rightful place in the local fashion scene, there have a lot more stories...
Photos by MARC LIMJAP courtesy of HALO HALO The Escape Home line features bamboo, rattan, and recycled plastic E. Murio is a decades-old family-run fine furniture workshop that has quietly made a name for itself among the most discerning homeowners. The Halo Halo lifestyle brand has been operating...
Catriona Gray Catriona Gray has new task to fulfill as ambassador of Philippines' One Town One Product (OTOP) Program. Through the initiative, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will bring attention to the Modernong Obra Disenyong Atin (MODA). Part of Catriona's job is to promote...
From fashion accessories to baked goods to furniture, you can surf and shop locally crafted goods from the comfort of your home As the country and our countrymen try to navigate through these unprecedented waters, many are working to move the economy forward by supporting local entrepreneurs and...
