Under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving 100% Resolution and 100% Compliance Rates in handling complaints for a continuous six-month period spanning from January to June 2023. This outstanding performance is documented in a report from the Office of the President’s 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center …
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Philippines poised to emerge as premier investment hub in Asia
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno conveyed his firm belief in the Philippines’ potential to become a leading investment destination in Asia during the Philippine Investment Opportunities forum on August 29, 2023 at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office in Takebashi, Tokyo, Japan. He stated, “Indeed, the Philippines today is primed more than ever to become a leading locus of …
Read More »Sun Life donates PHP 40 Million to promote healthier lives through basketball for marginalized youth across Asia
Various communities in the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam will soon get to enjoy revitalized basketball courts and basketball training programs as Sun Life donates PHP 40 million to promote healthier lives among marginalized youth across Asia. The philanthropic program will be mounted in partnership with Beyond Sport, a global sport-for- social-change foundation. This is in answer …
Read More »Santé’s 16th Anniversary Press Conference Ignites the “Rise Up” Movement: Empowering Lives and Inspiring Transformation
Introducing a new product to the market and honing a brand is no easy task. Still, in sixteen years, Santé has successfully expanded its operations globally, increased its business owners’ reach and numbers to keep up with the demand for barley nutraceuticals, and diversified its product line and offerings to its customers and business partners. With its mantra of Live …
Read More »ICTSI inks USD750 million loan facility with Metrobank to boost operations
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), the world’s largest, independent terminal operator across six continents, has secured a USD750 million loan from one of the country’s biggest banks, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), to further expand its port operations worldwide. To date, this is the biggest credit facility secured by ICTSI and the largest bilateral facility extended by Metrobank. …
Read More »A Glympse of 40 Outstanding Persons, 52 Companies Honored in PFBA on September
One can listen to interesting, learning stories from an entrepreneur, a scientist, an engineer, a singer, an actor, a radio/TV host, a DJ, a comedian, a photographer, a lawyer, a judge, a doctor, an educator, a public servant, an OFW, a gaming specialist, a vlogger and be inspired in this year’s Philippines Finest Business Awards (PFBA), an award-giving body that …
Read More »Enchanted Kingdom turns over 9th Brigada Eskwela classroom
Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, turned over its 9th adopted classroom to Dila Elementary School in Santa Rosa City, Laguna in support of the 2023 Brigada Eskwela of the Department of Education (DepEd). According to DepEd, this year’s theme “Bayanihan Para sa Matatag na Paaralan,” underscored the country’s volunteer initiatives to ensure a …
Read More »J&T Express Amps Up CSR Efforts through Brigada Eskwela 2023 Participation
Living up to its commitment to giving back to the community, J&T Express has tied up with schools and local government units nationwide to extend its helping hands to students in preparation for the reopening of classes this 2023. As part of amping up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the country’s leading and fastest-growing delivery service provider has continued …
Read More »Farmers in Mindanao complete SM Foundation agri training
Following 14 weeks of training on modern agricultural practices, SM Foundation proudly marked the graduation of farmer beneficiaries from its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). The graduation ceremony was held in various locations across Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos City, and Zamboanga. The farmer trainees of KSK-SAP underwent a series of comprehensive trainings …
Read More »Knorr Philippines Partners with GMA Kapuso Foundation for General Nakar Nutrition Program
Knorr joins GMA Kapuso Foundation for its Give A Gift Feed A Child program, adopting over 300 school children in General Nakar Quezon for a 6-month feeding program While economic disparities can impact access to nutritious food, Knorr Philippines and GMA Kapuso Foundation are determined to make nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals accessible for Filipino families. Knorr Philippines joined GMA …
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