The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Korea Institute  for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) gears up for the development and the  implementation of the “Origin Management System for the Promotion of Free  Trade Agreements (FTAs) in the Philippines” Project.  The signing of the Record of Discussions (ROD) for the implementation of the  Project was held on 29 …

The Department of Agriculture is almost ready to roll out the voucher system in providing assistance of seeds and fertilizers to clustered farmers in five pilot regions. The department is looking at a possible launch of this voucher system using the IMC (interventions monitoring cards) that would double up as identification and cash card to individual farmers, according to Glenn …

Over 30 young entrepreneurs showcased their ingenious business ideas at the first-ever Kiddo-preneur Fair at SM Aura last November 26, 2023. Creativity and youthful acumen filled the air as kiddo biz owners displayed their entrepreneurial spirit, offering an array of products ranging from handmade accessories to stickers, grocery items to food and drinks, and an assortment of novelty items. Beyond …

Students and teachers from 13 Metro Manila high schools attended a three-day eco-camp to learn about environmental conservation and sustainability Thirty-one student ambassadors from 13 Metro Manila high schools gathered in an eco-camp last November 24 to 26 organized by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and WWF-Philippines (WWF-PH). Participating schools include Assumption College, FEU Manila High School, La Salle …

The province of Cebu has been known as one of the most attractive expansion hubs for outsourcing firms in the country. With the availability of a quality workforce, necessary infrastructure, and an investment-friendly environment, it has been a preferred destination for companies looking to expand their operations.  Thus, for call center agents in Cebu like Mitzi Grafia, a resident of …

Metrobank was recently recognized by Euromoney for its excellence in providing cash management services to businesses across the Philippines, in the publication’s 2023 Cash Management Survey for Non-Financial Institutions.   Euromoney surveyed over 29,000 respondents – including cash managers, treasurers and financial officers worldwide to rank and assess their top providers of cash management services. In the said survey, Metrobank ranked …

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) have agreed to connect the Arca South on and off ramps into the Skyway system via the South East Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) or Skyway Stage 4 project. The collaboration – contained in an agreement signed by SMC President and CEO Ramon S. Ang, Ayala Corp. President Cezar P. Consing, and …

The Clark International Airport (CRK) has been listed as one of the world’s most beautiful airports for its exceptional architecture and design, according to the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award at UNESCO. A total of 24 airports from all over the world were included in the list, with CRK as one of only two from Southeast …

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) recently launched the solar-powered boat Adlao Azul, capable of delivering basic goods across remote island communities in Palawan as well as promote energy-efficient transportation. Adlao Azul sailed for the first time in the waters of Coron, Palawan, with USAID Philippines Environmental Officer Dr. Paul Brown and representatives from the Coron municipality and Sangat …

DUBAI – Flying Taxis – the stuff of several sci-fi stories – are an inch closer to reality, first in the United States, then in the United Arab Emirates and India. “What we used to think of as science fiction is now science fact,” Billy Nolen, Archer Aviation’s chief safety officer, told AFP at the Dubai Airshow. “This is happening. …