Unilever Philippines is making waves with its Kabisig Summit, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting sari-sari store owners—an essential part of Filipino communities. With over a million sari-sari stores across the country, these micro-businesses are crucial to the nation’s economy, serving as hubs for daily essentials, social connection, and family livelihood. The Kabisig Summit offers both online and in-person training …

The national government’s budget deficit went down by 59.24 percent to P54.2 billion in August this year from P133 billion in the same month a year ago. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed that the lower deficit during the month was due to the 24.40 percent growth in government revenues alongside a 0.68 percent contraction in …

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has assured the public the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are ready to fully implement the anti-agri economic sabotage law to end agricultural smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding. In a statement on Friday, Recto said Republic Act 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on …

The Philippines has leapfrogged 47 places over the past decade in the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The country ranked 53rd this year from 100th place in the 2014 edition of the report, making the country one of the fastest 10-year risers along with China, Türkiye, India and Vietnam. The Philippines also advanced …

The Social Security System (SSS) is optimistic that new member registration could reach 4 million to 5 million this year. In a statement on Thursday, the SSS said its new member registration has already reached 2.4 million as of end-July, surpassing the agency’s 2 million target for this year. Macasaet said the new SSS members went up by 165 percent …

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. indicated that more interest rate cuts are “possible” for the remainder of the year. “We have a policy meeting in October and another in December. So, a 25-basis-point cut in each meeting is possible, in principle,” Remolona said on the sidelines of a forum at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last …

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has entered into a partnership with GoTyme Bank Corporation to implement a co-location strategy for mobile registration activities under the National ID system. In a statement released on Thursday, the PSA announced that the agreement was formalized on September 10 at its headquarters on East Avenue, Quezon City. The partnership aims to promote greater financial …

JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) adds another key dealership location to its rapidly expanding nationwide network, this time at the heart of northern Mindanao, as JETOUR Auto Cagayan De Oro officially opened its doors to the citizens of one of the country’s most populous and busiest cities. JETOUR Auto Cagayan De Oro, strategically located along the Cagayan De Oro National …

The Jetour T2 made a big splash in the recent 4X4 Expo Philippines, the ultimate exposition for off-road enthusiasts and the off-roading community,  at Parklinks in Pasig City. The 3-day weekend expo gathered off-roaders, campers, and preppers from all over the country and brought together the best minds and hardiest muscles in the outdoor community. The Jetour Auto Philippines  showcased …

Honda added a new tagline to its global brand slogan—The Power of Dreams – How We Move You — that reflects Honda’s mission of continuously making solutions that offer people the joy and freedom of mobility from the present to the future during recent new-product presentations at the Shangri-la The Fort in Taguig City. To attain its commitment to becoming …