President Marcos confidently pronounced that he will be able to sustain the implementation of the P20 per kilo of rice until the end of his term. Marcos said he will find a way to achieve it. "Watch me sustain it. And then, we 'll talk in May of 2028, natuloy ba o hindi (did it happen or...
Wellness and beauty retailer Watsons Philippines has launched four Greener Stores in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig following its first greener store opening in Laguna in June 2024. Aiming to promote sustainable retail, the new stores in BGC High Street Plaza, Eco Tower, Bonifacio Technology Center,...
Japanese retail giant Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), operator of the popular Don Quijote and Don Don Donki store chains, has expressed interest in increasing their offering of Philippine-made goods. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said top...
The average monthly spending at sari-sari stores further declined in 2024, as Filipinos’ buying behavior trends towards micro-retail quantities—otherwise known as “tingi”—through smaller and more frequent purchases to stretch their limited budget. A report by tech startup Packworks showed...
Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) announced a change in leadership with the retirement of Manuel C. Alberto as president and chief operating officer and the appointment of Joselito Orense to take his place. After serving as President and Chief Operating Officer for seven years,...
Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) reported a 1.4-percent dip in net income to ₱609.42 million last year, from the ₱618.02 million earned in 2023, due to non-cash charges driven by its ongoing expansion program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm...
The government has increased the maximum kilos of rice a household can buy from Kadiwa stores to 30 kilos, an Agriculture official said. P45 well-milled rice is being sold at the Kadiwa store in the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila on Aug. 1, 2024. (Arnold Quizol | MB File Photo) In a...
The signing of memorandum of understanding between the Department of Agriculture and PHLPost (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Agriculture (DA) is partnering with the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) to bring the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program to post offices nationwide,...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is gearing up to launch a lending program for micro-entrepreneurs, accessible through e-wallet platforms, as part of its ongoing commitment to scale up businesses. In a chance interview on Thursday, March 27, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
Former senator Bam Aquino, who is running for a Senate seat in the May 2025 elections, said that sari-sari store and carinderia owners, as well as market vendors, should be given ayuda or government aid during times of high inflation. Senatorial bet Bam Aquino holds a dialogue with owners of...
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI), the supermarket and department store chain of Cebu’s Gaisano family, is optimistic about its growth opportunities in the Visayas. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it is aggressively expanding its retail network through...
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is welcoming the plan of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to have groceries and convenience stores sell affordable rice, ranging from P29 to P45. PRA President Roberto Claudio gave this affirmation on the sidelines of the 2025 CEO Awards in Bonifacio...
