Covid-19 has been trending in the news, with several countries announcing an increase in cases and US President Joe Biden testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. Several of my own patients have also tested positive for the virus. The latest variant, KP.3, seems to be taking over and is driving a...
The Philippine World Food Expo, known as WOFEX, has become a key event for food and beverage enthusiasts and professionals, introducing new products and setting trends. This year's WOFEX 2024 theme, "Evolve, Innovate, and Grow!," focuses on innovative and sustainable practices in the F&B...
BACOLOD CITY - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-northern Negros Occidental activated its Search and Rescue (SAR) operation after a crew of a fishing boat was reported missing in the sea between Cadiz City, Negros Occidental and Balidian Island, Concepcion, Iloilo early Saturday, August 3. THE...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) mourns the loss of the eminent businessman and philanthropist Henry Lim Bon Liong. Cecilio K. Pedro, President of FFCCCII, solemnly acknowledges the passing of Lim, the organization's honorary president. ...
As the rainy season comes full force, some have started to yearn for the days of summer fun. While it’s still a long way from the return of sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows, you could always whisk yourselves away to your ideal summer paradise through fashion. In Tory Burch’s latest summer...
A delivery timeframe of at least 3-5 years is being sought on the plan of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capacity tender of integrated renewable energy and energy storage system (IRESS) in the forthcoming green energy auction (GEA) round. In an interview with reporters, ACEN Corporation...
IHG Senior Director for Development–Southeast Asia and Korea (SEAK) Chris Anklin, IHG Managing Director for SEAK Vivek Bhalla, Hann Philippines Chairman and CEO Dae Sik Han, and IHG Vice President for Development–SEAK Patrick Finn IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading...
Alcantara-led Alsons Power has sealed its first retail electricity supply (RES) agreement with Holcim Philippines, Inc., a leading supplier of cement and construction aggregates in the country. In the power supply deal inked by the parties, it was stipulated that “Alsons Power will supply 80% of...
(File photo: DOLE) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Friday, August 2, that it has remained committed to enhancing initiatives that promote employment opportunities and safeguard the rights of Filipino workers under the Marcos administration. From July 2022 to May 2024, DOLE...
The Commission on Rights (CHR) cited the "significant role" the Philippines will take in the international climate change dialogue as lead country for the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) to which developed countries have already pledged $700 million. In a statement, the CHR said "loss and damage" is a...
The Board of Investments (BOI) said that approved investments have surpassed the trillion-peso mark in the first seven months of the year, propelled by investments in renewable energy and agribusiness sectors. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that its attached agency...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as the department's acting secretary following the resignation of Alfredo Pascual, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. Trade Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque...
