The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is committed to attract foreign investment and fostering a conducive business environment, particularly for "new generation" industries. Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with representatives from Marubeni Corp. on September 12 to...
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, or NAD, is not just another fleeting trend. It’s a coenzyme found in living cells that plays a crucial role in energy production and cellular repair. NAD boosts mitochondrial function by facilitating electron transfer for ATP production, supporting...
A person may seem physically healthy yet have trouble making sense of his or her surroundings. This happened to my maternal grandmother in her early sixties. She looked perfectly fine but we noticed that she kept repeating questions and had difficulty recalling recent memories and information. The...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is courting Japanese manufacturing giant MinebeaMitsumi Inc. to expand its investments in the Philippines. The move is part of the government's broader strategy to attract foreign capital and boost the country's economic growth. During a recent...
CLINICAL MATTERS Last month, the Department of Health warned that dengue had reached outbreak levels. In addition, the number of cases from Jan. to Aug. 2024 exceeded the 2023 levels by 33 percent for the same period, with nearly 400 deaths reported. Dengue remains hyperendemic in the Philippines,...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. will raise its water bills starting in October due to the recently approved Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment (FCDA). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, Sept. 16, Manila Water said consumers will experience a rate increase of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station in Siasi, Sulu rescued 32 individuals from a capsized passenger motor banca on Saturday, September 14. PASSENGERS and crew of a capsized motor banca are rescued in the sea of Siasi, Sulu. (PCG) The motor banca, owned by...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up its efforts to make the Philippines a leading logistics hub in Asia, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos' goal. During the SCMAP Supply Chain Conference 2024, DTI Undersecretary Jean Pacheco outlined their comprehensive strategy to...
September has always been a significant month in the fashion industry. It is when magazines are thick, buyers and merchandisers visit numerous showrooms to select styles and pieces for the upcoming season, and designers and fashion houses go all out with grand runway shows. Leading the pack is New...
Vicky Veloso-Barrera opening the exhibit A fashion legacy event was what transpired as SM Aura hosted the exhibit, “The Fashion Legacy of Marina Reyes Antonio.” It was a celebration that honored the fashion and design sensibilities of Marina Antonio, her daughter Malou Veloso, sisters Vicky and...
GUEST COLUMNIST On Sept. 3, 2024, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong hosted the awarding ceremony of the US congressional gold medal, honoring the bravery and sacrifices of Filipino World War II veterans. The event was attended by US Representative Assistant Director Kevin J. McAllister, US...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Farm to Market (F2M) Agri-Farm OPC and its related entities to stop soliciting investments from the public since it does not have the necessary approvals from the Commission. In its cease and desist order dated August 20, 2024, the Commission...
