The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) is wary over the Philippines’ imposition of a ban on Brazilian beef products, a temporary measure to prevent Mad Cow disease or Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) from entering the country. To protect consumers, the...
Delfin J. Wenceslao Jr., Chairman of D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc., has passed away at the age of 77. “Ding or DJW was loved and respected for his passionate leadership, unyielding commitment to nation building and his advocacy to help the underprivileged have a better life,” the company...
It was a year ago when I started this weekly column promoting consumer advocacy . My maiden column written on September 19,2020 was titled Knowing your Consumer Rights .I wrote that an informed consumer who feels aggrieved in a business transaction should know ...
ArteFino brings back the Neckties Tote Bag There are only a handful of staples a man has to have in his wardrobe. There’s a good watch or eyewear for a touch of luxury. There are pairs of shoes—leather, brogues, and casual sneakers—for any occasion and even sets of pants coming in denim of...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has inspected over 154 kilometers of primary lines throughout its concession area since 2020 using the Sahara mobile leak detection equipment. This enabled the company to locate and repair 27 leaks along these pipelines despite...
Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) has launched its 5G roaming services in South Africa with MTN GlobalConnect, the telco today (Sept. 16) announced.This brings Smart’s 5G roaming services live in five continents, with 50 partners in 34 countries.MTN GlobalConnect, an MTN operating company for...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. have partnered to launch a wastewater management campaign that aims to raise public awareness on environmental protection and sustainable tourism. (Photo from Kubeta PH Facebook Page) Under the "Maynilad...
Emperador Inc., the world’s largest brandy company, reported that it has submitted the necessary application documents for its planned Secondary Listing on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Emperador said the application is subject...
MB File Photo The Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. (PNVF) has mapped out four international tournaments for the national men’s and women’s teams next year. The scheduled event served as the association’s short-term plan of strengthening the squad. Among the events lined up are...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has allowed Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Company Inc. to disconnect delinquent customers in Metro Manila areas under Alert Level 4 and below. 32837 “For areas not under Alert Level 5 or Granular Lockdown,...
The country's largest pork producers group decried the low farm-gate prices, prompting them to launch a nationwide campaign, appealing to consumers to prefer local pork over imported. In a text exchange, Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines, Inc. (PPFPI) President Nonon Tambago said local...
Pateros contact tracers (DILG Pateros) The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPi) urged the national government to improve its contact tracing efforts to break the chain of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission. PHAPi President Dr. Jose Rene De Grano said that the...
