Eric T. Francia Under the insightful leadership of Eric T. Francia as President and CEO of ACEN Corporation, the company is thriving as the biggest renewable energy (RE) developer in the country; and has also been gainfully propagating the Ayala brand across its offshore markets in Australia,...
In the past months, social media platforms were flooded with memes and jokes of coupon bond-printed driver’s license that stemmed from the shortage of plastic card starting in the second quarter of 2023. It all began with the failure to procure millions of plastic cards on time in late 2022 when...
Promoting sustainability has never been more urgent than when EU climate monitors marked 2023 as the hottest recorded year. Earth's surface temperature neared the critical 1.5 C threshold, posing grave threats to sea levels, coastal lands, and biodiversity, to name a few. Due to climate...
By June Ocampo SariSuki was founded by four men who believe in the power of technology—CEO Brian Cu, COO Philippe Lorenzo, chief commercial officer Bam Mejia, and head of strategy and fundraising Angelo Lee. Brian Cu is the former Grab Philippines country head, and the idea for SariSuki came...
The announcement of Ralph G. Recto's appointment as the 43rd Finance Secretary of the Philippines came after months of speculation that had been swirling since September 2023. Interestingly, the confirmation, which coincided with Recto's 60th birthday, was revealed by his acclaimed actress wife...
With a population of about 400 pairs left in the wild, the critically endangered Philippine Eagle needs utmost protection against deforestation, poaching, and other human activities that contribute to the loss of its habitat. IBANEZ Thanks to the dedicated people at the Philippine Eagle...
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, the athlete and contender for Miss Universe Philippines, continues to be a story of sheer determination. BROOKS (FB) But the 22-year-old Alexie never had an easy life. She literally never knew her parents, including her Ilongga mother and her Black American father...
OPENING NIGHT Large crowds attend the kick-off rally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Bagong Pilipinas campaign (Noel Pabalate) Well, that was a remarkable week. Last Sunday, we saw two rallies by two camps. One gathering was a prayer rally against charter change led by former President Rodrigo...
In a significant shift toward a more sustainable future, 2023 was the year more consumer products were manufactured with the concept of sustainability. A notable example of this shift is the project undertaken by Acer, a leading technology company. Acer embarked on an innovative initiative...
In 2023, the world witnessed the spectacular crash of the NFT craze, a once-booming trend that captivated tech enthusiasts and investors alike. What began as a revolutionary concept for owning digital artwork and fostering artistic innovation morphed into a speculative frenzy, ultimately crashing...
One of Vice President Sara Duterte’s goals upon assuming office was to make sure all Filipinos, especially those in far-flung provinces, would have access to extensive government services. She made this possible once more in 2023 by opening the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) extension...
The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for fans of these beloved Filipino celebrity couples as they transitioned from on-screen romances to real-life relationships. It's been a year of heartbreak and joy, of tears and cheers, but through it all, these couples have shown us that love can indeed...
