As the annual Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development or APFSD of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand, advocacy groups Reality of Aid-Asia Pacific (RoA-AP), Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG), and CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness-Asia (CPDE Asia) held a side event via Zoom and Facebook Live. …

In the country’s participation in Maison & Objet and More (MOM), the online sourcing platform of long-running Parisian trade fair Maison & Objet, three featured products caught the eye of international tastemakers and will be showcased at the Parc des Expositions of Paris-Nord Villepinte. Part of the Design Philippines delegation organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions …

Lazada’s Epic 10th Birthday Sale is just around the corner–this means exciting deals and incredible treats await OPPO shoppers in this once-in-a-year event. And yes, this time, you will get first dibs on the best deals as OPPO offers up to 57% off on selected OPPO gadgets, such as Reno7 5G, A16 (3GB), and A94. Starting this March 27, you …

President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law amendments to the 85-year-old Public Service Act that would allow foreigners full ownership of local airlines, telecommunications, mass media, railways and logistical or shipping operators. Republic Act 11659 removed the 40% equity cap on foreigners in public utility companies, while aiming to generate jobs and spur activity in the aftermath of the pandemic’s grave …

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno reported that the Philippines’ outstanding external debt (EDT) remains at a prudent level as its ratio to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded at 27.0% at end-December 2021. The ratio remains one of the lowest as compared to other ASEAN member countries. The country’s EDT expressed as a percentage of GDP is a …

All local government units now maintain their deposit accounts with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). This enables LANDBANK to further expand its role as the biggest development partner of the LGU sector towards inclusive local development. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo said, “LGUs are LANDBANK’s primary partners on the ground in promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. …

The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) took home its 3rd Grand Anvil at the 57th Anvil Awards, specifically for its program that provided supplemental aid to 10 community pantries in Metro Manila.  Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Grand Anvil is given to a public relations program which stands out among the Gold Anvil winners. Considered …

Quezon City, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, and Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya topped the list of nine local government units (LGUs) that were recognized for their outstanding achievement in issuing Safety Seals to business establishments. The three LGUs were cited during the Recognition of Best Performing Local Government Units in the Safety Seal Certification Program, VaxCertPH Program, and National Vaccination Day held last …

PHirst Park Homes, Inc. (PPHI) – the first home buyer brand of Century Properties Group and Mitsubishi Corporation – kicked off its series of project launches in 2022 with the opening of PHirst Park Homes Naic, a 21.2-hectare development that offers 1,948 units with a total sales value of P3.5-B. Located along Governor’s Drive in Brgy. Halang, Sabang, and San …

The Japanese embassy is calling on more Japanese companies to invest in the Philippines following the recent signing of a law that amends the Public Service Act (PSA), allowing full foreign ownership in major business sectors. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko lauded the signing of the PSA by President Duterte, saying the new law, together with the Foreign …