FOR MONDAY Japan's aid arm is urging more job-generating and value-adding investments in the Philippines' agriculture sector so the domestic vegetable industry can meet the country's food security needs while also tapping into a wealth of business opportunities. Takema Sakamoto, chief...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have formalized a cooperation agreement to support the 30by30 Zero Philippines Program to accelerate sustainable finance in the country. Under the agreement, the SEC and the IFC will undertake...
Many workspaces now use hybrid setups, which have become the standard in today’s workforce. This model offers employees and companies the flexibility to adapt while maintaining productivity. By blending remote and in-office environments, the hybrid setup enables teams to work efficiently and...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla's pronouncement on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation of Duterte’s war on drugs gives thousands of drug war victims in the previous administration hope that real justice could finally come, Sen. Risa Hontiveros...
A Taliban fighter stands guard as women wait to receive food rations distributed by a humanitarian aid group in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File) THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor announced on Thursday he...
Former Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and other alter egos of President Marcos should leave their posts for undermining the Chief Executive's official pronouncement that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no place in the...
Filipino-American short track speed skater Peter Groseclose has been selected as one of the recipients of Olympic Solidarity Scholarship from the IOC, the Philippine Skating Union (PHSU) announced Thursday, Jan. 23. Filipino-American short track speed skater Peter Groseclose (POC)...
Ecuador's banana export capabilities have received a boost with the launch of a new cold storage facility at the Port of Guayaquil. The facility, developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, is the first on-dock cold storage facility in the country and will ensure uninterrupted cold chain...
By JADEN ALBERTO Intern Decorated Filipino surfer Rogelio “Jay-R” Esquivel Jr. conquered the waves once again and completed a three-peat in the men’s edition of the World Surf League’s La Union International Pro Longboard Qualifying Series held from Jan. 20 to 22 in Urbiztondo....
Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Nigeria, has invested over $25 million (P1.5 billion) for two new mobile harbor cranes (MHC) and a container freight station (CFS). In a statement, ICTSI said these investments...
Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp. (SLIMTC) encourages Filipinos to invest globally to diversify their portfolios and potentially enhance their returns. In a statement, Mikko Vergara, SLIMTC's head of equities and global funds, highlighted the growing importance of global investing in...
Homegrown non-bank lender Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) has secured a $130 million (around P7.605 billion) financing deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, aimed at improving its working capital and support for small businesses, especially those owned by...
