Construction giant EEI Corp. is hiring over 10,000 skilled workers next year to fast track completion of its current and future projects. EEI Corporation In a statement, EEI Corp. Vice President for Human Resources Management, Reynaldo Dizon, said the listed firm would be running on sustained high...
Farmer entrepreneurship is possible and doable but the transition will be gradual, according to Vice President Leni Robredo. Robredo has been assisting Bicolano farmers sell directly to supermarkets and restaurants in the region through her “Umasenso sa Kabuhayan” program. During the forum...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The administration of booster shots for individuals 18 years old and above in the country has already been approved, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed...
Online delicatessen shop collaborates with Philippine industry leaders for a variety of causes As Christmas draws closer, we start to feel the festive cheer. The Bow Tie Duck, online delicatessen and groceries delivery in Metro Manila, reminds us of the essence of the holiday—giving. “What...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar I have said it before and I will say it again — entrepreneurs will lead our country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the recently concluded Villar SIPAG’s 10th OFW & Family Summit, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M....
The tropical depression southwest of Guam has intensified into Tropical Storm "Nyatoh" on Tuesday, Nov. 30. (Satellite image from PAGASA / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last observed the center of Nyatoh 1,455 kilometers...
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Pasay City is now down to 18, the local government reported on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said out of the 201 barangays in the city, 15 remain with single-digit cases. Rubiano asked the residents to still follow the basic health protocols...
An effective management of coronavirus risks will allow the country’s economy to recover to the pre-pandemic level by early next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. During a recent virtual economic briefing, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua...
The Securities & Exchange Commission has facilitated the raising of P5.4-billion sustainable bonds following its efforts to promote sustainability in the Philippine corporate sector. This is according to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong in his welcome remarks during the European Chamber...
Editorial Andres Bonifacio shares with Jose Rizal the distinction of being honored on a non-working holiday for his contribution to the shaping of a national identity among Filipinos. While Rizal is honored on the date of his martyrdom, the Bonifacio commemoration coincides with his birthday. Born...
Cordillera's weaving industry was given again the spotlight as the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched an exhibit and bazaar of handwoven textiles from local weavers in the region to help them bounce back amid the pandemic. INTRICATE AND VIBRANT – Cordillera master weavers congregate at the...
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development, chaired by Isabela 5th District Rep. Faustino Michael Dy III, approved the bill granting retirement, health care, and death benefits to retirement, health care, and death benefits to professional Filipino athletes who won awards in international...
