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Underscoring the important role of communications in shaping the Philippines in the next normal, MVP Group of Companies Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and Alliance Global Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin L. Tan headline the list of business icons who will be leading thought-leadership conversations during the National Public Relations Congress hosted by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) …

Residents of Dingalan, Aurora now have a typhoon-resilient evacuation facility to turn to in times of calamities, following the inauguration of the municipality’s P50 million worth Multi-Purpose Evacuation Center (MPEC) on June 16, 2022. The two-storey structure was funded by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Dingalan’s picturesque mountains, scenic beaches and pristine waterfalls make it a go-to haven …

LANDBANK Assistant Vice President Generoso S. David (center) receives the Plaque of Appreciation from DOST-TAPI Director Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena (left) and Chief Science Research Specialist and Division Chief Romeo Javate (right) for the Bank’s contribution to science and technology development in the country. The Department of Science and Technology–Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) conferred a plaque of …

TecPlata S.A., Interntational Container Terminal Service s, Inc.’s business unit in Argentina, has entered into an agreement with Vessel S.A., one of Uruguay’s major feeder operators, for the operation of a new weekly service between the La Plata Port and the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. The service, which will link TecPlata with Montevideo port operators Montecon and Terminal Cuenca …

Stocks of Manila Electric Company (MER) soars to an all time high with its rally helped by the easing out of quarantine rules. MER , which is the ticker symbol of the power firm listed at the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) , started to hit the Php 300 per stock in mid October last year and has been rising to …

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to 820 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Punta Princesa, Cebu City. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities during calamities and crises. This recent OPTE run …

Residents of Barangay South Triangle in Quezon City were the beneficiaries of SM Foundation’s second mission for the month of May. The medical mission was conducted in partnership with SMDC and the Philippine Red Cross. It was held at the barangay covered court. Medical consultations were conducted by two volunteer doctors and Dr. Maria Blesilla “Bless” Bertos, SM Foundation Senior …

Limited market information and market access are two major obstacles to increased smallholder farmers’ income. According to studies, farmers in grassroot communities often lack access to profitable, value-added markets. In the absence of critical supporting functions, such as infrastructure and service provision – farmers struggle to transform their traditional subsistence farms into a feasible commercially oriented production. Buyers, on the …

The recent global health crisis impacted the lives of many but it has sparked solidarity, unity, and cooperation among Filipinos. During this trying time, we saw a full display of the spirit of bayanihan and the value of malasakit, as people stepped up to extend a helping hand to those who are in need. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) initiated various …

Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurance company, launches its new agency model to better respond to the growing and changing consumer needs for life and health protection and investments. “We recognize that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more Filipinos have become aware of the importance of financial planning and life insurance. We see that this …