Business

Recent international student assessments have highlighted areas where Filipino students can strengthen their skills and knowledge in reading comprehension, mathematics, and science.  The results from these assessments provide insights for social good initiatives to develop targeted support programs to empower students to gain subject knowledge and cultivate critical thinking skills essential for tackling real-world challenges. Recognizing the importance of providing …

Staying true to its mission of expanding the reach of financial education initiatives nationwide, BDO Foundation, together with the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and Empower and Transform Philippines, hosted a four-part webinar series tackling fundamental finance knowledge for human resource professionals. The webinar series aim to provide a focused understanding of financial markets, investing principles, and ethical …

Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) will soon use cards with quick response (QR) code functionality to facilitate more convenient and secure cash aid disbursement to beneficiaries of the National Government’s social amelioration programs. The LANDBANK cards with QR code will provide beneficiaries an alternative method to immediately receive and access their funds, ensuring timely assistance from government agencies especially …

It was a Saturday to remember for Alex–one of MR.DIY’s employee volunteers–who for the longest time, has been looking for an opportunity to teach young people.  For him, there is a sense of fulfillment seeing students understand and learn from their activities as they form genuine connections with their “teachers for a day.” Meanwhile, employee-volunteer Claire felt like it’s a …

Surf2Sawa (S2S), the prepaid fiber internet brand of Converge ICT Solutions, has served as a gateway for many Filipinos to benefit from broadband connectivity. For an affordable price, it has allowed people to embrace a lifestyle where their day-to-day activities are powered by technology.  But apart from the value it brings to users, this prepaid broadband solution has, likewise, significantly …

Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) reported a net income of P1.2 billion for 2023, a remarkable turnaround from 2022, marked by more than 60% improvement in its financial performance. SPC mirrored the country’s economic recovery, achieving a 4% volume increase while maintaining strong premium product penetration. SPC continues to hold a high position in the premium fuels and lubricants market. “I’m …

The 8th Kasalan sa SM mass wedding tied the knot for 16 couples on May 15, 2024, at the Shrine of Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life Church, MOA Complex, Pasay City. This event, organized by SM Supermalls and the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation, Inc. (FTSFI), also included proud members of the SuperMoms Club, making the occasion even …

Lower VIP and mass table revenue drags net income down 11% YoY to P2.6 billion Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (“Bloomberry”, “the Company”), whose subsidiaries own and operate Solaire Resort Entertainment City (Solaire) and Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino (Jeju Sun), reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.  Enrique K. Razon Jr., Bloomberry Chairman and CEO, …

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is building a new international container terminal in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. The new terminal will be the largest privately-funded marine terminal investment in the country’s history and will ultimately be the second-largest container facility after the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Port of Manila. With design and engineering studies well underway, ICTSI …

Worldbex Services International (WSI) returns this year to Davao City to bring its premier events experience to the Mindanao region! The Philippine Building and Construction Expo Davao 2024 (PHILBEX Davao 2024) and the Travel and Leisure Expo Davao 2024 (TLEX Davao 2024) open today to bring you the WSI premier experience to Davao at the SMX Convention Center Davao – …