Country Builders Bank Inc. has been rebranded as Top Bank Philippines Inc. (A Rural Bank) to mark “the start of a new era defined by its commitment to exceptional service.” “Our vision is clear: to be the top-of-mind and trusted banking institution that transforms the lives of our customers...
There’s a new Kia crossover in town and it’s called the Kia Sonet. While its official introduction is scheduled for June, initial stocks of the small SUV are already in the country. The Sonet was designed to fulfill the mobility needs of first-car buyers. It is a small SUV with a stylish and...
Former commander of the Western Command (Wescom) Alberto Carlos denies he knew a telephone conversation he had with a Chinese attaché known as “Col. Li” was being recorded. Carlos told senators during a public hearing conducted by the Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace,...
The Senate on Tuesday, May 21 approved on second and third reading the measure amending the over two-decade old government procurement law, one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration. Newly-installed Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero allowed his predecessor Juan...
It will be a tightrope walk for sponsors of new power projects, as three new major stumbling blocks are assessed as deterring factor to capital flow for much-needed electric capacity additions in the country. From the lens of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham), Energy...
Aiming for a green energy future is one thing, but financing these projects is another. Three top banks explained to stakeholders the possible challenges new developers may face when it comes to financing their renewable energy (RE) projects. In a panel discussion during the Solar & Storage...
The Design Center of the Philippines (DCP), an agency under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), spent P1.9 million of the budget allocated for senior citizens and persons with disability (SCPDs) for other plans and programs in 2023, the Commission on Audit (COA) said. In its 2023 annual...
Starbucks Philippines shared its Global Month of Good report for April 2024, highlighting eco-initiatives including “Greener Stores,” consumer rewards for reuse efforts, and clean water accessibility. According to the coffee giant, “Greener Stores” adopt sustainable measures through...
Every hour, approximately 13 Filipinos lose their lives to heart-related diseases, making it the leading cause of death in the country, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The PSA's 2023 Causes of Death in the Philippines report revealed that ischaemic heart diseases were...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said that he was "dumbfounded" after finding out that Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa supported the move to unseat him as the Senate President. "Alam mo, I thought I've seen strange things in my political career, and this happens to be the strangest. Kung kahapon ako...
Employers said they will focus discussions during the upcoming 45th National Conference of Employers (NCE) on tech-driven future as they emphasized that employees have to learn and relearn 40 percent of their skills over the next five years to keep their jobs. The Employers Confederation of the...
Eton Properties Philippine Inc., the domestic real estate arm of taipan Lucio Tan, is planning to launch two residential communities envisioned to be oases in an urban setting and introduce a new hotel brand in the next two to three years. Eton President and CEO Kyle C. Tan During the...
