Omoda and Jaecoo in collaboration with BDO Unibank are targeting the diverse travel needs of the younger demographic in the Philippines and recently reached a consensus on the new “travel + life” concept as their future direction for collaborative development, aiming to jointly support the intelligent, low-carbon transportation movement in the Philippines. Omoda and Jaecoo will leverage their parent company’s …

Ford Philippines successfully celebrated Global Caring Month last September with six community activities participated by over 150 Ford and dealer employees that generated over 1,260 volunteer hours. Ford, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation, conducted farm produce packing and donation activities participated by Ford Philippines employees and Ford Iloilo dealer employees. Over 800 families in GK villages in Metro …

At the Cashless Expo 2023 held at the World Trade Center, Director for agricultural digitalization Glenn Estrada of the National Rice Program, stressed the importance of electronic wallets to farming communities as catalysts for inclusive and sustainable agriculture. In a speech delivered for Agriculture Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian, Estrada said the expo is a remarkable confluence of …

SM Megamall has partnered with Peanuts Worldwide to bring Snoopy and friends to life through a unique and interactive exhibit. The exhibit will feature the first-ever biggest and largest inflatable in the Philippines. SM Megamall invites everyone to a year-long Mega Adventure with the beloved Peanuts gang starting November 17. Hit the road to fun and excitement by visiting the Snoopy …

For the first time in their lives Grade 10 (Junior) High School students of Salawang National High School in  Dasmarinas Cavite had a taste of what it is to grow and harvest palay right at the heart of Rizal Park in Manila, during the Ceremonial harvest as part of the annual National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) every November. Undertaken jointly …

For  21 years, the Philippine Rice Research Institute has been managing a 300-square meter irrigated rice garden at the Luneta Park, where an annual ceremonial manual harvesting is done to educate students and urban dwellers on the science and art of rice cultivation in an urban setting. The ceremonial harvesting is part of the yearly celebration of the National Rice …

Personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos (OFs) in September 2023 reached US$3.23 billion, 2.6 percent higher than the US$3.15 billion recorded in the same month last year. The growth in personal remittances in September 2023 was driven by increased remittances from 1) land-based workers with work contracts of one year or more and 2) sea- and land-based workers with work contracts of less than …

Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Honduran subsidiary operating in Puerto Cortés, has obtained the Great Place to Work® certification in Honduras. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, the firm has surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and has used their deep insight to define what makes a great …

Farmers in Region 4-A (CALABARZON) are still enjoying high farmgate prices for palay at P16 to P19 per kilogram for fresh and P21 to P23 for dry despite delays in harvesting their ‘pahabol’ crop to recover from the losses of their wet season crop from typhoons and habagat in recent months. “Since 2019, these prices are the highest level yet …

Autobot Offroad PH recently announced their selection of businesswoman and construction magnate Lyn Macanas as their brand ambassador and image model for Autobot’s mega display at the Manila Auto Salon of 15 modified pickup trucks and SUVs. “Madam L” as Macanas is fondly called, owns ALL these fifteen tough-looking modified vehicles. “I just love big things!”, Madam L exclaimed while …