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“Writing memoirs & poems made me relook at my learning is life.” Mario Torrento, an entrepreneur from Iloilo who took the Creative Writing class.  “My poem “Letter to the World” serves as a beacon of hope to our readers, young & old, in the face of chaos and confusion” this is from Rudy Fernandez, a banker who was sidelined from …

With sleek, ultra-flat, iconic stylish giant screen Innovative technology brand TECNO today unveiled its new AI-enhanced, second-generation flip smartphone, PHANTOM V Flip2 5G in the Philippines with Pia Wurtzbach as brand ambassador A remarkable fusion of on-trend aesthetic design and powerful technologies, the iconic phone will bring   a fun, fashionable and functional flip phone experience to stylish individuals. Bringing …

The national government posted a P6.3-billion budget surplus in October, as revenue collections exceeded the growth in expenditures. According to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), this fiscal surplus marks a significant turnaround from the P34.4-billion deficit recorded in the same month last year. From January to October, the fiscal deficit reduced to P963.9 billion, which is 64.94 percent of …

The Philippine economy is projected to grow between 6 and 6.25 percent in 2025, driven by improved interest rates, increased consumer spending, and stronger government expenditure, according to Michael Gerard Enriquez, president of Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC). Enriquez shared his outlook in an interview with the Philippine News Agency, noting that better economic conditions and reduced …

Philippine magnate Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, also known as JAZA, was named as one of the world’s exceptional leaders in the inaugural Leaders50 list by Thinkers50, a global ranking body for management thinkers. The Thinkers50 has recognized the Ayala Corp.’s chairman and chief executive officer’s leadership style —decentralization and empowerment— that foster a culture of collaboration and responsibility within …

The Philippine government is committed to integrating competition policy into its broader development framework, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. During a webinar hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Balisacan emphasized that ensuring competition policy becomes an integral part of the country’s development strategy would prevent it from operating in isolation. The Philippine Competition …

For two consecutive years, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) has recognized the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for its significant achievements and outstanding performance. This year, GCG has even cited the PCSO for two distinct recognitions. First, PCSO was acknowledged by GCG as one of the top-ranking GOCCs in the 2023 Performance Scorecard, and second, for …

By. Joni Gesmundo The Market Monitor was born a decade ago in a small office along T.M. Kalaw Street in Ermita, Manila, with a handful of seasoned writers who possessed a passion for relevant and timely stories on the financial sector without the incomprehensible jargon only business leaders can understand. Back then, the challenge was competing with other daily business …

Okada Manila, a Forbes 5-star destination in the Philippines, has been recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) with the Gawad Antonio Luna Award at the Dugong Bayani Awards 2024. This recognition celebrates Okada Manila’s dedication to saving lives and fostering a culture of voluntary blood donation. Okada Manila continues to assist the government in its drive to provide adequate, …

In a significant milestone, MR.DIY Philippines has received the prestigious Bagwis Awards at Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels across multiple regions in October 2024.  This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, ethical business practices, and high standards of quality.  This recognition from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlights MR.DIY’s adherence to consumer rights, customer care, …