Psalm 24:1 states, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Last May, WomenBiz Director Alpha Allanigui invited me to speak to the Super Moms group on money and finance, a topic I 'd like to share here. Money deeply affects our emotions. We feel happy when we have it and worried...
This year’s school opening was once again marred by one of the perennial problems of the public school system: student overcrowding due to a shortage of classrooms. According to data from the Department of Education (DepEd), the nationwide classroom shortage currently stands at 165,000. In a May...
The retail sector takes an upbeat turn to innovate the consumer experience by offering immersive, experiential activities that can be shared with friends and families. Such significant developments are also marked by the developers’ bold move to refresh retail space, expansion of foreign brands,...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to file a motion to dismiss the impeachment complaint against her, Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said on Wednesday, June 18. This is one of the possibilities that Duterte 's legal team would do, Tongol said...
Vehicle sales in the Philippines remained sluggish, growing by only 1.7 percent in May, the lowest growth rate in over a year, as demand for passenger cars continued to weaken. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers...
As public schools welcomed a new school year this week, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the agency’s urgent priorities, tackling critical issues such as classroom shortages, teacher hiring, learning recovery, and student health—in...
Gatchalian-led hotel and resort firm Waterfront Philippines Inc. reported a ₱1.76 billion gain from the sale of 57.5 hectares of land in Ilocos Norte to township developer Megaworld Corporation in a deal valued at ₱2.06 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Waterfront said...
Suzuki Philippines marked its 50th anniversary with a weekend celebration at the SM Mall of Asia. On June 14 and 15, the brand held the Suzuki Matsuri (festival) 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Activity Center. Designed as a family-oriented Japanese festival, the event welcomed thousands of visitors...
As sustainability regulations become more robust across Southeast Asia, Mondelēz International in the Philippines is contributing its experience and learning in plastic stewardship to support broader efforts in Southeast Asia. The company was represented during the recently held “Sustainability...
Emphasizing that lasting reforms can only be achieved through shared commitment and collective responsibility, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, June 17, underscored the importance of collaboration among various government agencies to address long-standing challenges in the education...
Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY Philippines (Bricolage Philippines, Inc.) secured the ESG Initiative of the Year - Philippines category at the 2025 Retail Asia Awards, recognizing its commitment to providing affordable and convenient home solutions while fostering positive community...
Vice President Sara Duterte should just answer the Senate impeachment court’s summons which the body issued to her last week, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Hontiveros pointed this out after the vice president suggested that she also inhibit if her allies in the Senate would be forced to inhibit...
