D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc. (DMW) reported that its first-half net income inched up to P918 million this year from P912 million in 2023, driven by strong leasing operations. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said recurring revenues consisting of rentals from land,...
The Philippine Competition Commission has cleared the Consunji Group’s planned acquisition of a controlling stake in Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the group said DMCI Holdings Inc., Dacon Corporation, and Semirara Mining and Power...
Jewelry pieces adorned with lab-grown diamonds have been around for years. While their glimmer has caught the eyes of select luxury brands and jewelry fans, their allure is yet to make it big in the Philippines’ fashion scene. But it looks like things are about to change as a new player enters...
TAIPEI – The Philippine government will be ensuring that the fishermen whose livelihood will be disrupted by the development of offshore wind power projects in the country will be ‘fairly compensated’, according to the Department of Energy. Having a formula on the calculation of compensation...
OF TREES AND FOREST Huge congratulations to all the Filipino athletes who just finished the country’s most successful stint in the Olympics. Their talent, hard work, and perseverance produced a total of four medals — two golds and two bronzes. Filipina boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas...
(Pexels) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is calling on his colleagues in the House of Representatives to help strengthen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amid the recent surge in counterfeit over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Under his...
Now on its third year, Kultura’s Filipino Design Studio will showcase an even more diverse mix of guest brands alongside in-house favorites, putting the spotlight on exquisite Filipino finds that deserve our attention. Happening from August 15 to 31, 2024, Kultura SM Podium will be beautifully...
High School Musicals Night by The Sunny Club When: August 16, 9:30 p.m. onwards Where: Plus66, FBR Arcade, Katipunan, Quezon City Who says Pride ends in June? Join The Sunny Club for a night filled with iconic bops from High School Musical, Glee, and Victorious (and maybe more?) at Plus66 in...
The government disbursed P13 billion in calamity funds in the first seven months, primarily for the restoration of infrastructure damaged by typhoons, data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed. Based on the data, the DBM released some P2.33 billion in July from the national...
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill seeking to professionalize the talent management industry and require a license for talent management outfits. Senator Robinhood Padilla during Monday’s hearing, August 12, 2024, of the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media. (Senate PRIB photo)...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is developing stronger whistleblower protection policies to combat corruption and promote investor protection within the corporate sector. In a statment, the commission said its Anti-Money Laundering Division, in partnership with the United Nations...
Tucked within the heart of the bustling metropolis, holding the largest collection of whisky and cosmopolitan liquors in all of Manila, The Whisky Library is celebrating its first anniversary. Now a year wiser, it is delving deeper into the art of cocktail creation with the launch of a brand-new...
