As the Philippines eases out of one of the world’s longest lockdowns to give way for economic recovery, businesses are trying to figure out how to deal with the new work cultures that emerged during the pandemic. With the lifting of travel restrictions, employers are now challenged to...
pldt-fibr-metro-manila The Philippines still has a low penetration rate of 20 percent in the fixed broadband market, versus the 46 to 60 percent penetration rate of its neighbors in Southeast Asia. For this reason, the country has much room for growth, stressed PLDT Home executives in their Nov. 9,...
Palacio de Memoria Now that the alert level status has become one where al fresco experiences that involve the family, friends, or pets are at a premium; it’s nice to know that on one stretch of Roxas Boulevard, we find the Palacio de Memoria. It’s a place where history, culture, finely curated...
Ortigas Malls launches their first-ever loyalty card and fundraising online concert “It feels like Christmas again,” Jose Emmanuel Jalandoni, president and CEO of Ortigas Malls, said in his welcome remarks during the opening of the Greenhills’ Night Market at G Strip open parking last night,...
The Philippine economy may likely outperformed pessimistic forecasts for the third-quarter following the the sterling performance of the manufacturing sector, First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) said in a joint report. In the October issue of...
At the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the Salcedo Market at Paseo Center; (L-R) Rene Arnobit, VP and Head of Mall Operations Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Hon. Councilor Ma. Bella Oposa of Barangay Bel-Air, Malyne Lorayes, Salcedo Community Market Consultant, Maria Carmen Guerzon, President, Women of...
PH ICT market has exploded By EMMIE V. ABADILLA CCG RTD 01 The country's Information Communications Technology (ICT) market has exploded, growing by an annual average of 24 percent since 2019 and is expected to continue until 2023, says Globe Business SVP for Enterprise Peter Maquera. On top of...
NIne barangays in Valencia City in Bukidnon will be receiving P20 million each in the form of upgrading of farm-to-market roads under the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) of the national government, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. They were Barangays...
An all new sourcing experience is coming for the home, fashion, and lifestyle sector with FAME+ Market Days going live this Oct. 20 to 22, 2021 organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). The event reimagines the thrills of the agency’s signature show, Manila...
The fund management firm of the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Philippines) unveiled a unit investment trust fund (UITF) that seeks to preserve capital and generate income by investing in fixed income securities and deposits. In a statement, Manulife Investment Management Philippines (Manulife...
The recurring gas restriction dilemma of the Malampaya field significantly accounted for the higher electric bills paid for by the customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) this year. Meralco said that of the aggregate P1.04 per kilowatt hour (kWh) rate hikes implemented in series this year, about...
HOWZ-E-MADAD, Afghanistan -- While the economy teeters on the brink of collapse, vendors at an opium market in southern Afghanistan say prices for their goods have skyrocketed since the Taliban takeover. Opium vendors and buyers chat over green tea around sacks of opium and hashish (AFP) Plunging...
