The Department of Trade and Industry- Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTIBDTP) achieved another milestone for its Go Lokal! Program through its recent partnership with Tiger Resorts, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), the operator of the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5-star integrated resort, Okada Manila. Nestled within the Entertainment City in Parañaque, Okada Manila will exclusively feature Go Lokal! products …
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Wage increase for private sector workers in three regions takes effect today
Private sector workers in Region XII, Region II, and Region III can expect higher salaries beginning today, October 16, when the new regional daily minimum wage orders take effect. Wage Order No. RB XII-23 mandates the new minimum salary rates in certain sectors/industries under Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN). Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-22 pertains to the new minimum wages in Region …
Read More »Standard Chartered, ePLDT VITRO link-up for digital boost
Oldest international bank in the Philippines, Standard Chartered has partnered with ePLDT, PLDT’s ICT subsidiary, for its digital infrastructure, with an agreement to collocate in VITRO. VITRO is the country’s premier data center network with the largest and most hyperconnected data center sites. Standard Chartered previously maintained its client-server and critical applications on-premise. The move to colocate this digital infrastructure …
Read More »P269-B high-impact programs, projects get NEDA approval
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, headed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Friday several high-impact programs and projects amounting to approximately P269.7 billion. In a televised briefing from Malacañan Palace in Manila, Balisacan said the approved projects include the P4.5-billion upgrade, expansion, operations and maintenance of the Bohol-Panglao International Airport. “This unsolicited PPP (public-private partnership) …
Read More »Jotun opens three retail stores in Philippines
Norwegian premium paint brand Jotun is expanding its presence in the Philippines by opening three retail stores in the country. In a media reception hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Lyster in Makati City Friday, Jotun (Philippines) Inc. General manager Rohan Shetty said it has already opened its first retail store in Cebu in July and is …
Read More »Manila Water recognized by ECCP in 2023 Europa Awards
Manila Water won the Energy Efficiency and Conservation category at the 2023 European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Europa Awards on Sustainability at the ceremony held in Raffles and Fairmont Hotels in Makati City on October 11, 2023. President and Chief Executive Officer of Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) Melvin Tan, together with Sustainability and Energy Manager of …
Read More »Mapúa among best universities worldwide for Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences
Not all college programs are created equal. Although the curriculum of various schools may seem similar, the teaching methodology, approach, resources, faculty, and exposure provided by each institution spell a big difference in how their graduates fare in the real world. Students and parents should seriously consider programs and universities listed among the world’s best, like Mapúa University, to advance …
Read More »Radisson Hotel Group Ranked #3 World Best Employer in Travel & Leisure
Forbes has recognized Radisson Hotel Group as the #3 Best Employer in the Travel & Leisure industry and ranked us #102 among the top 700 international companies to work for across all sectors!
Read More »Converge President Grace Uy among PeopleAsia’s “Women of Style and Substance” awardees
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. President and Co-Founder Maria Grace Y. Uy stands proudly as one of this year’s “Women of Style and Substance” awardees of PeopleAsia, joining a roster of exceptional women who have been making waves in their respective industries – with style. Uy was recognized for exemplifying the right blend of straightforward leadership with her distinctive grace, as …
Read More »MR.DIY Holi-DIY Spend & Win raffle promo
Gear up for an exhilarating holiday season with MR.DIY Holi-DIY Spend & Win Raffle Promo! This year, MR.DIY is pulling out all the stops to make your dreams come true, offering you a chance to speed away in the sleek and stunning Jetour X70 Travel – the epitome of modern automotive excellence. MR.DIY Holi-DIY Spend & Win: Your Gateway to …
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