Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Tuesday, Nov. 11, urged labor inspectors to elevate their performance in enforcing labor laws and ensuring workplaces remain safe and respectful for all Filipino workers. Laguesma said inspectors must commit to continuous...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave due recognition to the Manila city government for its noteworthy programs and initiatives in social welfare, child protection, women’s safety, and universal health care....
A story from the Manila Bulletin detailing the major threats facing the local tobacco sector was among the winners at the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards. The winning story, “ Wilting laborers, sprouting smugglers: The crisis in the Philippine tobacco industry ,” was published...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora proudly announced the city government 's noteworthy achievements in the recently concluded Urban Governance Exemplar Awards 2025 spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) last Nov. 4. Zamora explained the Urban Governance...
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, reported that business unit SM Offices is scaling up its use of renewable energy (RE) as part of a broader push to make sustainability a driver of growth and tenant value. SM Offices now sources more than...
D&L Industries Inc. has been recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for the sixth consecutive year for its exemplary corporate governance practices based on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS). The firm said in a disclosure to...
The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), has made history as the first school paper from Asia to win in multiple categories at the US College Media Association (CMA) Pinnacle Awards. The student publication confirmed it has received eight awards at...
The Philippines is officially nominated in nine categories at the 32nd World Travel Awards (WTA), with final results eagerly awaited, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Oct. 17. Building on its success in regional competitions, the country is among the finalists for three...
The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognitions...
Federal Land, Inc., one of the country’s premier real estate developers, emerged as a big winner at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025, bringing home eight prestigious awards across various categories. The recognition affirms Federal Land’s reputation in designing and delivering...
President Marcos has ordered the creation of the Presidential Filipinnovation Awards, an initiative that will recognize outstanding Filipino innovators and enterprises contributing to the country’s development through innovation. The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards will be established through...
BAGUIO CITY – This city bagged six awards in the 26th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards here on Oct. 2. These are: Best Event Hosting: International Event (HUC Category), first runner-up, World Ikat Textile Symposium (WITS) Best Event Hosting: Local Event (HUC...
