Rice, that great equalizer in many parts of the world. And for Filipinos the soul of our being. The essence of what makes the Pinoy both a unique denizen and a citizen of this great archipelago. This is because in our country, rice is more than just a staple—it is woven into the very fabric of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) estimated that there would be around 170,000 to 200,000 passengers in ports on Sunday, the final weekend before the return of most of the workers and students back to their work or classes. “Based on the statistics last year, we expect around 170,000 to 200,000...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will deploy thousands of their personnel to secure this year's Traslacion procession during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, Jan. 9. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PNP chief, said policemen from Metro Manila...
The nationwide celebration of the New Year was “generally peaceful,” according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). “Based on our overall assessment, no significant untoward incident occurred that could somehow disrupt the New Year’s celebration although there were several reports about...
FOR A BRIGHT AND SAFE NEW YEAR. Meralco assured its customers of its readiness to respond to any possible electricity service concern throughout the holiday break. Seen in the photo is a Meralco linecrew conducting maintenance works. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 27 December 2024—The Manila Electric...
A world-renowned economist said that excise tax rates on tobacco in the Philippines should be re-evaluated to get them closer to the revenue-maximizing rate following years of declining collections and worsening illicit trade. Dr. Arthur Laffer, a former member of President Ronald Reagan’s...
The Ayala Foundation, Inc. and Castle Rock Regenerative Health Philippines announced a strategic partnership on December 6th at the Ayala Museum, demonstrating their shared dedication to promoting health and wellness initiatives. In the Philippines, ensuring equitable access to high-quality...
The continued increase in tobacco excise tax, beyond the maximizing rate, has led to lower government revenue collection in the Philippines, according to a noted American economist. "The phenomenon of declining tobacco tax collections in the Philippines can be explained using the Laffer Curve - the...
McDonald’s Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to improving public school classrooms across the country through its ReClassified initiative. The program repurposes decommissioned furniture from its renovated restaurants, to address the ongoing challenges faced by Filipino learners in...
The nature of work nowadays has been evolving into a culture that prioritizes employee development. Companies are redefining how they train, mentor, and support their workforce, seeking innovative ways to unlock and nurture the potential of their workforce. Recent studies highlight that...
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and Co-Chair of the LEC Steering Committee Frederick D. Go leads discussions to further advance the LEC initiative among the Philippines’ tri-lateral partners, US and Japan during the 3rd LEC Steering Committee meeting in...
For years, McDonald’s Philippines has been a place where families come together to create special moments. Whether enjoying a meal in the restaurant or from the comfort of their cars, McDonald’s has always been part of those small celebrations that make the holiday season so special. This year,...
