This article is only for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products. For years, Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc. (PMFTC) has been at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge technology to enhance the experience for legal-age nicotine users....
The World Bank would greenlight a $700-million (over ₱40-billion) loan for the Philippines in July, aimed at making local communities more resilient to natural disasters. According to a World Bank appraisal project information document dated April 8, the objective of the upcoming Philippines...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) are simplifying the process of raising capital through the capital market by power generation and distribution companies to support their growth and expansion. The SEC and ERC formally launched the Securing and...
Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, third from left, and Special Assistant to the President of the Philippines for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go, third from right, pose during the Philippine Business Forum, co-hosted by The Korea Times and the Philippine government, at the Korea...
OF TREES AND FOREST The World Happiness Report for 2025 was released by the United Nations last March 20, 2025, which was also International Day of Happiness. The report does not only rank countries by their average levels of life satisfaction but also explored “the impact of caring and...
GAGA FOR GAGA Singapore is the only stop in Southeast Asia for Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' tour Singapore seems to have struck gold once more with the country being the only stop in Southeast Asia for Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” tour. Last year, Singapore made headlines after it managed to secure...
NATURAL GETAWAY Balesin Island's Secret Beach tour allows vacationers to feel one with the island's tropical wonders Where would you go if you had a key that would unlock a door to your desired destination? Would you prefer a quiet island getaway to be one with the tropics? Or perhaps a cool...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque meeting representatives of JAKIM (DTI photo) Malaysian government's Islamic Development Department, otherwise known as JAKIM, is looking into establishing a world-class Halal certifying body (HCB) in the Philippines, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque....
The country’s leading business chamber, which mostly consists of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is bracing for extra costs due to the Trump administration’s imposition of a 17-percent tariff on Philippine imports. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued another show cause order to Pasig City congressional candidate lawyer Christian "Ian" Sia for a remark he made during a campaign sortie on April 3. (Photo from Christian "Ian" Sia Facebook page) This is Sia's second show cause order from the poll...
Victor T. Lim, former BSP governor Amado M. Tetangco,Jr., Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, and Tan Ching (Photo by Vicson Tan) Photos by Vicson Tan The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has elected industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as...
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it has moved to a fully online and paperless company registration process so that applicants will no longer have to submit hard copies of physically signed or notarized documents. The Commission on April 4 issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 3,...
