Nicolas George has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Holcim Philippines, starting from Aug. 1, 2024. George replaced Horia Adrian, who is set to become the head of decarbonization for the Holcim Group in the Asia, Middle East, and Africa region following...
Delicious food from South Korea and the Philippines took center stage during an afternoon treat on July 31. The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines hosted Merienda: Korean-Philippine Culinary Heritage Exchange with Chef Lily Min and Chef Reggie Aspiras that showcased the making of...
A total of 22 senators signed a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to temporarily suspend the implementation of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), formerly known as the PUV Modernization Program. Those who authored Senate Resolution (SR) No. 1096 dated July 30,...
As part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a two megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system rooftop project...
MyTown Co-Living, a network of 14 residential facilities strategically located near Taguig’s Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and the Makati Central Business District, is redefining urban living for young professionals in the area. Founded in 2012 by Philippines Urban Living Solutions, Inc....
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – A national conference on pioneering Visayas historian Fr. Francisco Ignacio Alcina was held at the University of Eastern Philippines here along with the launching of the National History Month celebration on his 350th death anniversary on Wednesday, July 31. PIONEERING...
AirAsia Philippines made a long-lasting impact during the pandemic when it partnered with celebrities to promote destinations in the country through the 'Airline of the Stars' campaign. The World's Best Low-Cost Airline has once again decided to go local and promote the Philippines' best —...
OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. reported that its net profit fell 40 percent to $25.7 million in the first half of 2024 from the $42.6 million earned in the same period last year. “This was primarily driven by lower Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization),...
The Senate on Tuesday, July 30, adopted a resolution commending former senator and now Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the Upper Chamber in hailing Angara’s appointment as the new chief of the Department of Education...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has finally lifted the suspension it earlier imposed on the settlement of traded capacities in the co-optimized reserve market, hence, consumers will have to brace for added cost burden in their forthcoming electric bills. With the lifting of the settlement...
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) is extending its network of dealerships with Jetour Auto Pasig as the latest addition. The opening of Jetour Auto Pasig grows JAPI's current network of 9 dealers in Metro Manila, making it accessible to millions of residents of Pasig City, Cainta, Marikina, and...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) would only be considered a success if Congress is able to pass into law the proposed P100 daily minimum wage hike bill. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri pointed this out stating that the SONA...
