OFF THE BEATEN PATH *“Democracy is only as good as the education that surrounds it.” – Socrates* Voter education is something I and many others believe to be very important in strengthening our democratic institutions. The goal of integrating it in the educational system has been an elusive...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH I was fortunate to be invited by Comelec Chairman George Garcia to the 2023 National Election Summit held just last week. It was a three-day event attended by officials of the Commission on Elections, various government agencies and stakeholders from the private sector. The...
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) will defer its plans to relocate its headquarters to the Masungi Georeserve pending review of the possible adverse environmental and ecological impacts in the area. Masungi Georeserve Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. confirmed...
Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar (Peri-Peri), a brand owned by Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (PIZZA), is scaling up its expansion program further in 2023 after ramping up store openings last year, particularly in the second half of 2022. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has granted the request of Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon to allow access of students and residents of a government housing project to roads inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation. Last Nov. 11, Biazon sent a letter to BuCor Officer-in-Charge Gregorio Pio...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon commended and thanked new Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Officer-in-Charge Gregorio Pio Catapang to allow people, especially students, to pass through the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation in Barangay Poblacion. In an interview with GMA News’ “Balitanghali” on...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is ramping up the expansion of newly-acquired Potato Corner with the aim of doubling its store count in three to four years instead of the previous plan of five to seven years. The firm is planning to put up 150 Potato Corner stores this year in addition to the...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. reported a net income of P121 million last year from the net loss of P254 million in 2020 as the economy started to reopen late in 2021. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said systemwide sales improved 6 percent to P7.01 billion last...
Father Lino Gregorio Redoblado is the new Minister Provincial of the Order of Friars Minor – Province of San Pedro Bautista. Photo OFM-Franciscans Philippines FB CBCP News said Redoblado's election came on the last day of the congregation’s provincial chapter held at the Poggio Bustone Renewal...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. has opened its first outlet in Singapore at the Lucky Plaza Mall along Orchard Road, catering to both locals and the Filipino community. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Shakey’s Pizza said the store was franchised to Brenrich Pte. Ltd, a...
Millennial Resorts achieves the first EDGE certification for Resort Hospitality in the Philippines TRANQUILITY EDGE-Certified Millennial Resorts feature the Cocoons and Club Laiya Millennial Resorts has achieved the very first EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification for a...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (PIZZA), the leading full-service restaurant chain group in the Philippines controlled by the Po family, is buying the popular Potato Corner, one of the leading food kiosk brands in the country. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Shakey’s said...
