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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 …

For the longest time, side hustles have always been an integral part of the Filipino working culture. Most commonly known to Filipinos as ‘raket’, these are sideline jobs undertaken for extra income. You see them everywhere – from your neighbor offering personal care products, a co-worker selling goodies and snacks at the office, or your former classmate with an online …

The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry’s overseas trade office in Australia, Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Sydney (PTIC-Sydney), and a group of Philippine food snack companies met virtually last February to discuss market trends, opportunities, and challenges in exporting snack and health food products in the Australian market.   The discussion aimed to boost and mainstream the country’s exports …

While MSMEs still comprise the majority of registered businesses in the country, a survey conducted by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) – Ecommerce Office in September 2020 showed that 73% of MSMES still require assistance in digitizing their operations. Shopee remains committed to help MSMEs transition to digital easily and seamlessly as it once again partners with the …

How will next-gen, WiFi 6 tech impact your business?  Enterprise mobility is fast becoming a cornerstone technology for almost every business today. As a growing trend, mobility solutions enable firms to offer remote working options, allowing personal laptops and mobile devices for business purposes and using cloud technology for data access. With this technology, people can now get more things …

The conversations about how the pandemic has changed the way retailers do their business continue, especially since retailers still face significant shifts amid the ‘never normal.’ In a virtual event, ‘Retail Reimagined: How Technology Changes the Game of Retail in 2022,’ hosted last January by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) and co-presented by SAP SE (NYSE: SAP), Gabriel Lorenzo Santos, Industry Business …