Eco-friendly Millennial Resorts paves the way to sustainability in Batangas ECO-ADVISOR Landco senior consultant for hospitality, Patrick Gregorio, oversees the resort’s sustainability measures ‘Our goal is to ensure the stewardship and sustainability of Batangas as one of the country’s prime...
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has remained "cautiously optimistic" on travel demand due to continuing worries on the prolonged pandemic. But despite the disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 since last year, Candice Iyog, CEB vice-president for marketing said on Thursday, Sept. 23, that the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new normal for everyone. Now, customers have it easier as a lot of businesses pivoted their strategies to ramp up digital transformation efforts. Take the travel sector for example -- a few years ago, contactless flights were unheard of in the country. But...
The Philippines has welcomed Australia’s decision to establish a trilateral partnership with the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), citing its importance to regional peace and security and in addressing the geographic imbalance in the Indo- Pacific region. Foreign Affairs Secretary...
To aid their recovery, major airline groups have urged government to allow increased mobility for vaccinated Filipinos, scrap travel requirements that are costing as much as P25,000 per passenger, and place North America on the list of green countries. According to the group, strict policies of...
Edward S. Go (photo from ADMU facebook page) Edward S. Go, a director in several companies under the MVP Group, passed away at the age of 83. Go was one of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s independent directors. He also held several positions in other companies; chairman of the Board at Hyundai...
Budget-airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) said that all Hong Kong-bound passengers need to undergo antigen testing at the airport before their scheduled flight. 0917 TBB for HKG According to CEB, the airline has began the Test Before Boarding (TBB) program for Hong Kong-bound passengers as part of the its...
The European Union (EU) is stepping up its strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region that includes its ties with the Philippines and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a whole in efforts to contribute to the region’s stability, security, prosperity, and sustainable...
SYDNEY, Australia – A quick barrage of missile tests and bumper defense deals in the Pacific has highlighted a regional arms race that is intensifying as the China-US rivalry grows. This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows a close-up of construction in progress at a...
Major airline groups have sought Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion's help in airing their concerns to the government regarding the impact of the protracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on their businesses. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo...
The Japan Ambassador to the Philippines has expressed his support on Thursday, Sept. 9, on the appointment of the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, saying it would ensure promotion of safe and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. (L-R) PCG Commandant Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya, DOTr...
Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) reported a net profit of US$18.3 million the first quarter ending July of its fiscal year 2022, reversing the US$3.2 million loss in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, DMPL said EBITDA reached US$75.0 million, a 77 percent...
