IT'S THE SMALL THINGS And just like that, my baby turned one. He is now a toddler. I did not expect to be one of those who would get sentimental over time, but now I know exactly what is meant by I wish life had a “pause” button. To say they grow too fast would be an understatement. One...
MSCI Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, is moving JG Summit Holdings Inc. and subsidiary Universal Robina Corporation from its large cap to the small cap index. Based on the results of the MSCI’s February 2025 Index...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS The year 2024 will always be one of those that will go down in my personal and family history as a memorable one. It was a year of firsts, of milestones, and of the most beautiful blessings. It was a year that tested faith in the midst of the most turbulent, unexpected of...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS While I cannot fully claim that these are the exact sentiments of my 10-month-old son (as he is still not speaking but is expressive enough to show his emotions) I can definitely say that as a mother now, the Christmas season – especially this being his first – hits...
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to expand in fast-growing Philippines, getting a boost from booming electronic commerce, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). However, MSMEs in the country remain hampered by limited access to financing, partly as banks avoid bad loans...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS And the hymn rings true! Christmas is looming about. The rush, and holidaze is so real. The streets are decked out in lights, nights are filled with tree lightings one after the other, the carols and tunes are playing on the radio, merchandise have taken precious shelf...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS With remembering the fondest of memories oftentimes comes reminiscing them as well. And when we relive moments with our dearly beloved, we tend to become nostalgic we continue tradition so that it can be introduced and passed on to new generations. Special occasions often...
The US Department of State is looking for eco-friendly small entrepreneurs in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including the Philippines, that it will bankroll under its $3-million Smart Cities Business Innovation Fund (BIF) 2.0 initiative. In an Oct. 28 statement, the US State...
In an era of heightened consumer awareness, a wave of entrepreneurs is entering the market, often unaware of the potential pitfalls that could jeopardize their ventures. A key strategy for safeguarding the future of a small business is embracing sustainability. In a one-on-one interview with...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Small Business Corporation (SB Corp), and Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) have formed a partnership to promote franchising as a viable business option. In a statement, the DTI said the partnership aims to create a thriving franchising ecosystem by...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS It’s October! Which means we are two months closer to December. The frantic frenzy of the holidays mixed in with life is definitely at its peak. Socials are back to back, and this week, we saw the filing of candidacies for the elections in May. Every sector has its own set...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $7 million in fintech firm First Circle to expand digital financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. The IFC board approved the project on June 13, signed on June 28, and invested the...
