By Hannah Jo Uy RHYTHMIC REVERIE 5 , acrylic on canvas, 48x60 inches, 2024 In 1877, English essayist Walter Pater proclaimed that “all art constantly aspires toward the condition of music.” Indeed, art and music have been entwined for eons, whether as part of the process or as...
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) is the Philippines’ largest hotel operator with 8,500 room keys across 13 hotels and seven brands. The hospitality chain bagged the 2024 World Travel Awards for the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group award. In the recent PropertyGuru Philippines 2024,...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said that the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers creates a fairer competitive landscape for local businesses. In a statement, Enunina Mangio, PCCI president, said the recent signing of the VAT on...
President Marcos has appointed Jaime Alfonso Antonio Eder Zobel de Ayala as Member of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Inter-Agency Investment Promotion Coordination Committee. Zobel will be Private Sector Representative from the National Capital Region for a term of three years, said...
The Medical City launched a comprehensive brain health initiative called “Your Mind Matters: Guiding You to Better Brain Health.” Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. According to the Stroke Society of the Philippines, it is the second leading cause of...
The Medical City and La Vista formally open Community Clinic. The Medical City Ortigas (TMCO) and La Vista Homeowners' Association, Inc. (LVHAI) officially opened the doors of The Medical City Community Clinic - La Vista in Quezon City on September 28. The collaboration aims to improve access...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $7 million in fintech firm First Circle to expand digital financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. The IFC board approved the project on June 13, signed on June 28, and invested the...
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), a business unit of Robinsons Land Corporation, is set to invest P10 billion to significantly expand its upscale and ultra-luxury portfolio over the next few years. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Robinsons Land said this strategic investment...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero says it's about time to waive service fees on certain electronic fund transfers, as these are long overdue. Escudero had this to say as he backed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) move to remove such charges for personal transactions and payments to micro,...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Two days ago, Oct. 1, poll aspirants started to flock to various filing centers of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to file their certificates of candidacy (COC) for 18,280 elective positions for the May 2025 national and local elections. Filipinos will be choosing 12...
As consumer expectations evolve, SM Supermalls continues to lead the way, not just in expansion but in completely reimagining the mall experience. Partnering with global and local industry leaders, SM creates an unmatched platform for brands to thrive in the competitive Philippine retail market....
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