Zeno Ronald R. Abenoja took his oath of office as the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor  for the Monetary and Economics Sector before BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. last May 19 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. Abenoja, who succeeds DG Francisco G. Dakila, Jr., will lead BSP’s monetary policy, economic research, and statistical operations. …

Two years after the tragic fire that destroyed the iconic Manila Central Post Office last  May  21, 2023, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) made a significant step forward in its mission to rebuild and restore the national treasure. PHLPost is preparing to publish the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) of the structure, opening …

The SM foundation received the Silver Stevie Award for Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications and the Bronze Stevie Award for Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Videos. These accolades underscore SM Foundation’s commitment to harnessing the power of storytelling to drive social development. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards honor innovation in business across 29 markets in the region. …

Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers have a new reason to flock to La Mesa Ecopark (LME), as the ecological sanctuary emerges as one of Metro Manila’s urban birdwatching destinations. In partnership with the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, La Mesa Ecopark is conducting regular birdwatching activities which aim to bring the park’s rich biodiversity out in the open, out …

With the rise of home drinking culture and a desire for convenience, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails have found their place among today’s generation. One of the more popular RTDs in the market these days is the Tanduay Flavored Mixes in Daiquiri flavor. “Drinking culture is changing, and Millennials and GenZ are driving that change. They want something effortless without sacrificing taste, …

When an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to identify legitimate opportunities versus bogus ones as scams become more and more sophisticated each day. This is a challenge the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and BDO Foundation are trying to address through a partnership project. The two organizations recently …

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will immediately resume implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) after the Supreme Court (SC) partially lifted the restraining order earlier issued against NCAP enforcement. NCAP covers EDSA, C5, Katipunan Avenue, Marcos Highway, Roxas Boulevard, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Avenue, West Avenue, E. Rodriguez Avenue, and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue. The MMDA had petitioned …

EDSA’s tumultuous traffic will definitely worsen when government commences a total rebuild of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare starting mid-June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon explained the long-overdue rehabilitation of EDSA. “Kailangan simulan na ‘yan kasi nga, sabi nga ng Pangulo, 45 years na bago talagang inayos ang EDSA,” said Dizon. “Ito ang isa sa …

Around 100 to 200 additional buses will be deployed along the EDSA busway during the rebuilding of the country’s major thoroughfare, according to Department of Transport Secretary Vince Dizon. Dizon said: “We added almost 100 [buses] in the busway, and we have plans to add 100 to 200 more in the coming months to provide alternatives to our constituents so …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) maintained that all 18 elevators of the EDSA busway are operational. The elevators have repeatedly been unusable, with commuters forced to use the stairs or the overpass.  “Sa kabuuan, 18 elevator ang gumagana sa anim na magkakahiwalay na istayon ng busway, para sa mas madaling biyahe sa mga pasahero,” the DOTr said in a statement.  The …