Local retail electricity provider MPower will now supply renewable energy to the hotels, resorts, and real estate businesses of Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI). The unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it has finalized an agreement to provide a combined total of 100 megawatts (MW) of...
OF TREES AND FOREST A leader is someone who can marshal all the resources he has in an efficient and effective manner in order to accomplish his vision. “A great leader,” the Harvard Business Review article added, “is one who can do so day after day, and year after year, in a wide variety of...
In celebration of MVP Cup's 20th anniversary, the Philippines’ largest integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its units PLDT Enterprise, PLDT Home, and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently staged the company’s biggest ever golf tournament. PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part 1) We often come across the term business leaders when we read or listen to the news. The media would frequently go to “business leaders” to get their opinions not just on economic and business issues but national issues in general. But what does it mean...
MANILA (AFP) -- A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded on Monday, Feb. 19, his Olympic boxing dream was over after the ring great was denied a berth at this year's Paris games. Filipino Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao (AFP) The International Olympic Committee rejected a special request...
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has turned down the appeal of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to allow boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to compete in the 2024 Paris Games due to his age. Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy to the Paris Olympics primarily because...
OF TREES AND FOREST I consider myself lucky because at a very young age I learned about entrepreneurship, financial management, and basic skills of running a business from my mother. Those times when I helped her sell shrimps and fish were my first lessons in financial literacy. That tiny stall we...
PASSI, Iloilo -- John Kevien Jimenez crowned himself as the Games and Amusements Board Youth Philippine minimumweight king late Friday night, Feb. 9, during Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow at the City of Passi Arena. John Kevien Jimenez crowns himself as the Games and Amusements Board...
PASSI, Iloilo -- The Games and Amusements Board Youth mini-flyweight crown will be on the line on Friday, Feb. 9, as Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes center stage at the City of Passi Arena. Jason Brillo (right) and John Kevien Jimenez are ready to rumble for the GAB Youth minimumweight...
OF TREES AND FORESTS I remember the first time I stepped into an escalator. It was fascinating and also quite frightening. It was a new experience and many among us were afraid of getting hurt by this technology that makes mobility easier. The same thing with the elevator. The first time I rode one...
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution commending the FIBA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as well as the private sector, and all government agencies and instrumentalities for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup....
Landco Pacific Corporation president and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano, and construction management head Philip Baguisa received the ACES (Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability) Award 2023 for premium real estate developer as one of Asia's top performing companies. Landco Pacific...
