The Philippines and South Korea signed an agreement to accelerate cooperation in trade and energy in pursuit of driving industrial transformation, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement on Thursday, May 15, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said she signed a memorandum...
Local furniture manufacturers are seeking immediate government intervention to safeguard the industry from the impact of the 17-percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods, citing the risk of potential factory closures and job losses. In a position paper addressed to the...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I do not mean for this to be a morbid piece, but I also wanted to share some of my reality out there. It is not an exaggeration when I say that since the end of January, I have known someone who has passed away, and it has been non-stop wake goings and novena masses....
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo. The event was hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I write this on Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent. To Christians, it is the beginning of a forty-day period of prayer, charity and sacrifice. It is a time when we remember the events leading up to the death of Jesus Christ, our savior, who died on the cross and saved us...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I write this exactly a year after my now one-year-old son was released from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where he was admitted for 10 nights due to respiratory distress syndrome. To be honest, the NICU was a foreign thought to me before. I knew of its...
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...
