The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P254-million loan to renewable energy firm Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UEP) to spur investments in the sector amidst rising demand. UEP, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, offers renewable energy and energy...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to strengthen the Philippines and China's "durian diplomacy" during his state visit to the Asian neighbor at the start of 2023. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial said the government is...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported a 4.4 percent increase in applications seeking registration for the protection of intellectual property works in the first nine months of 2022. According to IPOPHL, the Jan.-Sept. filings for trademarks, patents, utility models...
Here’s the latest, sweetest deal on vacations and accommodations While winter is settling in over the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures have begun to dip even in more tropical climes. The air, however, is not the only thing freezing this holiday as online hotel reservations service, Agoda,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rescued 17 Vietnamese who are crew members of cargo vessel M/V “Dolphin 15” after it ran aground off Balabac, Palawan on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo: Western Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (WESCOM / AFP) Lt. Col. Isagani Nato, acting chief of the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Balanga,...
The Netherlands has expressed optimism about ​investing in the​ Philippines​ following the​ increased cooperation on agrifood, digitalization and water management between the two countries. At a business forum in the Netherlands last week, Dutch Foreign Affairs Deputy...
A deep dive into the state of content creators in Korea and the Philippines By IM Young-a MULTI-AWARDED DARK COMEDY The cast of Parasite at the 2020 Academy Awards with director Bong Joon-ho in the middle. The Korean film won best picture Recently, I attended the International Film Industry...
National boxers, particularly those eyeing berths for the 2024 Paris Olympics, are expected to have a busy year ahead as they gear up for several training camps and competitions abroad. International competitions and training camps are lined up for Filipino boxers in 2023 as they gear up for elite...
New laws in the Philippines are expected to support mergers and acquisition (M&A), which declined in 2022 to $8.1 billion in value for 33 deals from $9.961 billion in 2021, as companies capitalize on this strategy to expand and grow their business, according to consultancy firm PwC Philippines....
The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) welcomed the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties against cement imports from Vietnam stating the move is a show of support for the investments and development of the domestic cement manufacturing industry for job creation and...
ANGEL THOUGHTS On the way to Bethlehem, a pregnant Mary atop a horse with a very concerned Joseph guiding the animal to a safe place for her to give birth Straight from an eye witness to the most important event in the history of the mankind, the birth of Christ, the Savior. Here is apostle...
