The Philippine delegation is targeting to attract over 1,300 buyers and generate a modest $31 million worth export deals at the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE), significantly lower than the $300 million the Philippines realized during last year’s China International...
The 2020 World Travel Awards, in which our country won four of the most prestigious titles, is giving you a lot more reasons to explore our many islands in the sun SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT There is an abundance of natural resources and marine life in the country (photo by Erwin T. Lim) There is no...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) reported a 38 percent drop in consolidated core net income to P7.7 billion in the first nine months of 2020 from P12.5 billion in the same period last year. In a press briefing, MPIC President Jose Ma. K. Lim said the lower profit is largely...
This kicks off Sining Sigla’s puppet series to bring arts closer to Filipino children Trick or treat might be cancelled because of the ongoing pandemic as well as the threat brought by super typhoon “Rolly,” but it doesn’t mean that children and families wouldn’t be able enjoy...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported a 48 percent drop in consolidated net income to P14.4 billion in the first nine months of 2020 from P27.6 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
Pandemic or not, we ought to keep the country's exotic creatures alive While the pandemic continues to halt much of they country's activities, there is one issue that remains within the hands of humankind to change—the future of endangered species. This month, we are reminded of that when we bid...
(Screenshot from Jamie Lim's Instagram account / MB File Photo) Volleyball star Alyssa Valdez and karateka Jamie Lim were among the athletes who joined their fellow ARMY in watching the online concert of K-pop boyband BTS. The two athletes took to Instagram their excitement and support, showing...
Optimism in the domestic franchising sector has shifted to a high gear, according to a recent survey by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). Dr. Carl Balita (Photo credit: http://www.pfa.org.ph/) Dr. Carl Balita, chairman of the recent five-day Philippine Franchise Asia Virtual...
Due to pandemic lockdown PFA Chairman Emeritus Samie Lim An estimated 70,000 franchise outlets or 35 percent out of the 200,000 franchised firms at the start of 2020 have already shut down or closing shops by the end of the year due to the pandemic, but this sector is expected to recover as early...
The risks I’m taking, the challenges I’m facing, and the dangers I’m exposing myself and my family to A batchmate’s daughter recently asked me what it was like to be a frontliner which led me to share how my life had been since the Covid-19 took over the world. So I’m a general surgeon by...
The Philippines slipped to fourth highest from first among the top franchising destinations in the Asia Pacific region, but remained number one in ASEAN with the industry expecting a strong rebound next year with 20 percent growth and 30 percent in 2022 before reaching a peak in 2025....
Showbiz friends held a party and everyone brought food for potluck. Celebrity One (CO) brought lechon. The others were assigned Japanese food, pasta, BBQ, and dessert. The Host (TH) took charge of drinks. The day came and CO was upset, as she claimed that miscommunication about dates with the...
