The Asia Pacific region’s premier meeting of top leaders from business and government showcased Clark Freeport as a prime investment and tourism destination, held here from December 3-5. During the Horasis Asia Meeting 2023, Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, President and CEO of Clark Development Corporation (CDC), highlighted the importance of business interdependence among Asian nations and emphasized Clark’s strategic significance …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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A week after the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meetings in San Francisco, California, ABAC Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to sustained dialogue and critical recommendations for APEC leaders. The collaboration, involving private sector business leaders from the 21 APEC economies, aims to foster ongoing engagement on critical issues. For ABAC Philippines members Sabin Aboitiz, Joanne De Asis, and alternate member …
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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual underscored the Philippines’ robust economic growth, positioning the country as an ideal investment destination during the recent Philippines and United Arab Emirates Forum and Networking held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bonifacio Global City. He emphasized the country’s remarkable economic strides and investor-focused initiatives aimed to present the country as a strong …
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Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), a prominent player in the retail sector, has unveiled its new and improved Mareng Ems Program. Tailored to enhance collaborations and to serve as a comprehensive support system for businesses, particularly within the dynamic Sari-sari Store (SSS) and Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) sectors, this initiative aims to nurture the company’s robust and mutually …
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South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) and Motukea International Terminal (MIT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operations in the ports of Lae and Motukea, respectively, established a record as they welcomed the largest boxship to ever dock in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands region. The 2,754-TEU gearless ship KOTA GABUNG made its inaugural call in Lae on 12 November and in Motukea, adjacent to …
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