The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has reminded aspiring public officials gearing up for the 2025 elections to prioritize respect for intellectual property (IP) rights in their campaign materials. With the campaign period set to commence next year, IPOPHL said it is...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic about a potential partnership with Masdar, a leading global renewable energy company, to boost the Philippines' renewable energy sector. In a recent meeting, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with top executives from Masdar to discuss...
The presale tickets to K-pop girl group 2NE1’s Manila concert slated in November have sold out. 2NE1 will be holding their “2NE1 Asia Tour: Welcome Back” in Manila concert on Nov. 16, Saturday, 7 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Live Nation Philippines held the Unionbank...
Filipino workers are prioritizing meaningful careers that offer a good work-life balance and opportunities for personal and professional growth in the post-pandemic era. A recent survey by Jobstreet by SEEK has revealed that Filipino workers are increasingly satisfied with their jobs, with a...
Investments to uplift the poorest and most vulnerable sectors in the Philippines may be funded by more foreign borrowings and other fiscal savings from more-than-enough US dollar reserves, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) said. "Applying a...
The Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort came alive with extravagance on Sept. 20, 2024, as the highly anticipated Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards marked its 21st year in glamor. (R to L) Paullyn Grace Puerta, Ronnel Ybanez, Jhoanna Ybanez, Cheryl Japitana, Prospero Madamba, Critobal...
San Miguel Food and Beverages, Inc. (SMFB) and Gold Label Resources, Inc. (GLRI) have settled 12 trademark disputes through mediation, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Ipophl) said. In a statement, Ipophl said the compromise agreement was signed on Sept. 30, 2024, covering a...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs into law Republic Act No. 12024 or the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act at the Malacanan Palace on Oct. 8, 2024 with DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (second from left), AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (second from right) and lawmakers....
College of St. Benilde vented its ire on Jose Rizal University with a lopsided 84-69 victory on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to remain at the helm at the end of the first-round eliminations in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Still reeling from an ugly 73-71 loss to...
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo (Facebook) Alleged Chinese spy Alice Guo allegedly had her campaign during the 2022 elections for the mayoral seat of Bamban, Tarlac "arranged" by China’s state security. This was raised by a certain Wang Fu Gui, a friend...
Filipinos do not need to worry about rising extra rice prices, as they are projected to fall due to better global supply, allowing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to speed up the lowering of borrowing costs in the coming months, according to British banking giant HSBC. Aris Dacanay, chief...
Mazda Philippines is extending the warranty of the high-voltage lithium-ion battery installed in the Mazda hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) range. The 24V and 48V lithium-ion batteries in the Mazda3 HEV, Mazda CX-30 HEV, MazdaCX-60 HEV, and Mazda CX-90 HEV will have its warranty coverage extended from...
