Companies

The Sisters of Mary School celebrated a topping-off ceremony for its Digital Transformation Center in Silang, Cavite, on Sunday, March 23.This event marks the completion of the building”s structural framework. The construction of the facility, named the Felicidad Sy Hall-Digital Transformation Center, is a collaboration between the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation Inc. (FTSFI), Fr. Al’s Children Foundation, Inc. (FACFI), and …

Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), the Non-East Zone subsidiary of Manila Water Company, has begun implementing its summer mitigation plan to ensure continuous water supply across its service areas. Although El Niño is not in effect this year, MWPV is proactively executing a comprehensive summer mitigation plan to address potential water availability issues, considering the impacts of global warming and …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formally inaugurated  its 49th socio-civic center in Luisiana, which is expected to benefit more than 2,000 residents. The P50-million facility built in Barangay San Isidro can also serve 22 neighboring barangays in Luisiana, also known as the “Little Baguio of Laguna.” The two-story structure will function as a community hub and an evacuation …

2GO, the country’s leading sea travel provider, is brewing up an exciting new experience with the launch of its first-ever exclusive and limited-time Summer Barista Workshop, “Brew Like a Pro.” This limited-time onboard interactive barista experience offers a unique opportunity for passengers to immerse themselves in the art of coffee-making while enjoying their 2GO sea journey. This one-of-a-kind, full-day onboard activity …

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced last week the acquisition of new ground support equipment to enhance operations at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other key hubs. The upgrades include high-capacity tow tractors, mobile passenger steps, boarding ramps, deck loaders, catering trucks, and electric baggage tractors, which will be deployed at NAIA Terminals 2 and 3 as well …

Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge has partnered with Starlink and Ribbon Communications, Inc. to expand connectivity and enhance network capabilities. “Many enterprises suffer from connectivity (challenges),” said Converge Singapore Managing Director Sherie Ng during the announcement in Taguig City last week. Converge CEO Dennis Uy said the partnerships aim to empower people, extend services to more areas, and support …

With the April 15 deadline for annual income tax returns (ITRs) fast approaching, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. is urging self-employed individuals and online sellers to fulfill their tax obligations. In a Facebook video message delivered in Filipino, Lumagui emphasized that those engaged in online selling and sole proprietorship businesses—where the business is registered under an …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted its balance of payments (BOP) forecast for 2025, citing global economic uncertainties that could impact the country’s external position.  The BOP, which summarizes a nation’s transactions with the rest of the world, is now expected to register a USD4 billion deficit this year, a sharp reversal from the earlier projected USD2.1 billion …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have signed an agreement for the safekeeping of the Final Trusted Build Source Codes for the May 12 national and local elections, in compliance with the Automated Elections System Act.  The signing and deposit in escrow took place at the BSP Head Office in Manila, led by Comelec …

The government is accelerating efforts to generate non-tax revenues by expediting the privatization of non-performing assets, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). To streamline and speed up the process, the DOF has issued revised guidelines aimed at boosting revenue while creating investment opportunities for Filipinos. “Privatization of non-performing assets is among the strategic moves to raise much-needed revenues to …