IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and StackTrek, a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and programming training solutions, announced their partnership for the development of IT talents in the country. Both parties said the initiative dubbed National IT Talent...
Canada has chosen the Philippines to house its new agriculture and agri-food office in the Indo-Pacific region as it considers the latter as its "important partner" to build more economic relationship and people-to-people ties. Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on Thursday announced...
Israel has given assurance to iron out with the Philippines some labor concerns related to Filipino domestic workers there as it reaffirmed its interest in hiring more caregivers from the country. Israel's move came as the Philippine government has put on hold since October 2022 the deployment of...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday, June 8, said that the only viable course of action for Congress to fix some serious errors in the “hastily-approved” Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill is to recall its approval and bring it back to the plenary session for...
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, also known as RCEP, took effect in the country on June 2, 2023. This is major economic news that will impact almost all sectors of trade and industry. Surprisingly, many Filipinos are still unaware what RCEP is. Ask your seatmates...
Clean, emissions-free personal mobility is made even more accessible thanks to a recent partnership between Jetour Auto Philippines and Maybank Philippines. To commemorate World Environment Day on June 5th, 2023, both brands have taken the initiative to raise awareness on electric vehicles...
Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energized 100-megavolt ampere (MVA) Toril power transformer in Mindanao, a component of the P10.56 billion substation upgrading project-phase 2 being pursued in the southernmost power grid. According to the company, the Toril...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Wednesday, June 7, warned that changing the words to "perfect" a bill that has been approved on third and final reading might amount to a crime. Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III during the plenary deliberations on the proposed Maharlika...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas The additional P9-million fine that was recently imposed by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against Grab Philippines shouldn't come as a surprise to the company "given its history of non-compliance". Thus, said House Assistant Minority Leader...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be issuing a circular to outline the audit parameters on the performance of system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as a concessionaire of the country’s power transmission network. On the sidelines of the ongoing Philippine Onshore...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Tuesday, June 6, said that three notices to airmen are currently up due to the alerts raised on Mayon, Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes. *CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio (Screenshot taken from PTV’s Facebook Live) * In a “Laging Handa”...
Singapore is, without a doubt, a foodie’s paradise. Think of that food market scene from the film “Crazy Rich Asians.” Each food stall presents the best flavors the country has to offer, from savory eats to mouthwatering sweet creations. The country is also home to many Michelin-recognized...
