Business

Say goodbye to cool grays and Barbie pinks, and say hello to the warm and welcoming allure of this year’s trendiest shade—Peach Fuzz. Announced as Pantone’s 2024 color of the year, Peach Fuzz is a great shade to incorporate into your home design to give it a much needed splash of freshness and warmth. Stylish yet approachable The shade—a delicate …

Manila Water Foundation, in partnership with the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) and PHILUSA Corporation, led back-to-back celebrations of World Oral Health Day in Taguig City in Metro Manila and in Tagum City in Davao del Norte. World Oral Health Day is an annual event celebrated on March 20 to raise awareness on the importance of oral health worldwide. This event …

The Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Alfonso-General Aguinaldo, Cavite convicted Angelina Vidallon Romasanta for violating the Revised Penal Code in relation to a fictitious loan with the closed Community Bank (Rural Bank of Alfonso, Inc.) (CBRBAI). The criminal case arose from the investigation on CBRBAI conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which discovered that Romasanta forged the handwriting …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is ramping up its digital transformation efforts this year to streamline operations and deliver top-notch customer experience.  Since assuming leadership in May 2023, LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz has prioritized the adoption of new technologies across the Bank’s operations to elevate customer convenience and accessibility to financial services.  “We are heavily …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) formally turned over the Agricultural Value Chain Financing (AVCF) Project to the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) in a ceremony on 15 February 2024 at the BSP head office in Manila. With this, the Department of Agriculture’s ACPC will spearhead capacity building for financial institutions under a dedicated …

Commemorating the Women’s Month at the Filipino CEO Circle X Women’s Run PH March is not just a month; it’s a celebration of women’s achievements, resilience, and empowerment. At the recently concluded Filipina CEO Circle X Women’s Run PH held at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds last March 10, 2024. MR.DIY proudly stood as a beacon of support, celebrating …

J&T Express, the Philippines’ leading logistics and delivery service provider, proudly commemorates its fifth anniversary, reflecting on an extraordinary journey marked by exponential growth, unwavering commitment to service excellence, and significant contributions to the community. Since its inception in 2019, J&T Express Philippines has experienced phenomenal expansion, currently operating an extensive network of over 2,200 branches and warehouses nationwide. The …

TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which was attended by 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and CEO of Kim’s …

Shopping trends continue to evolve, especially for fast-consuming goods, indicating a change in consumer behavior shaped by the global lockdown during the recent pandemic. According to Kantar – the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company – households across the country have increased their overall spending, expected to continue in 2024. Laurice Obana, Kintanar’s shopper insights director, said, “We observed …

Manila Water, along with its subsidiaries, celebrated World Water Day by organizing and participating in several events which highlight the importance of cooperation and collaboration to ensure water will be available and accessible to all. For World Water Day this year, the United Nations set the theme “Water For Peace” to give focus on how water promotes peace among communities …