A total of 806 job applicants were hired on the spot during the first three days of the job fair hosted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in celebration of its 90th founding anniversary. The 806 applicants were among the 6,138 job seekers who participated in the job fair sites in the...
After exhibiting planet-positive fashions with the Embassy of Sweden Manila, SM Aura now invites everyone to witness a grand Filipino fashion showcase highlighting the works of noted fashion designers Lesley Mobo and Joey Samson. Dubbed Paskong Ternocon 2023, the event is a collaboration between SM...
Senator "Ramon" Bong Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ramp up its inspection and audit of infrastructures throughout the country on the heels of recent earthquakes. "Nitong nakaraang linggo lang ay niyanig tayo ng mga lindol (We...
Dubbed by many as “the queen of Philippines handwoven textiles," the piña has been used in making the country’s traditional garbs and other artisanal products. The art of making the textile is getting the spotlight it deserves as it is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational,...
In a historic moment for Filipino sports, Anton Ignacio, emerged as the champion in the Novice Runabout 1100 Stock category at the SBT WGP-1 International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) World Finals, held in Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA, Oct. 2 to 8, 2023. Anton Ignacio with his father Bombet...
Saying that Filipinos are big-time fans of Japanese culture is a major understatement. Our love for all things Japanese spans from anime and manga to food and street-style fashion. Another thing many Filipinos are obsessed about is the charming fictional character Hello Kitty. Created in the 1970s...
Billionaire Manuel B. Villar listed property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. has successfully raised P6 billion through the issuance of triple-A rated peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said the bonds consist of Series F...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said that the signing into law of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines will create a more stable policy environment for infrastructure projects. "The PPP Code will enable much-needed development...
OF TREES AND FORESTS (Part 1) The simple answer is yes. There is no law that says one person or a class of people can’t be entrepreneurs. Essentially, if you want to go into business you should be able to. But is entrepreneurship for everyone? Sure there are no legal barriers if you decide to...
To promote vigilance against scams this holiday season, Scam Watch Pilipinas and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), launched the “Holiday Watch PH” campaign on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced its framework for the issuance of blue bonds in front of the business community and the investing public. Blue bonds refer to a subset of green bonds and sukuk which proceeds will exclusively be used to finance or refinance new and/or...
The holiday season is all about getting together with family and friends and creating new memories. For many, the best way to make special moments is through curated food and drinks. If you’re among the many who are planning events for the festive season, a wine and cheese tasting can be the...
