Business

For seven consecutive years, Tanduay has remained the top-selling rum around the world, according to Drink International Magazine’s The Millionaire’s Club. The Philippine rum brand sold 23.4 million case liters in 2023 to retain its position as the World’s Number 1 Rum for that year. Its nearest competitors were Bacardi (20.6 million) and Captain Morgan (12.1 million). Tanduay also ranked …

Catch the Hallyu wave at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and immerse yourself in the finest of Korean culture and cuisine with a week-long celebration of live music, games, and entertainment. Savor Korean comfort food with ChiMac, a combination of “chicken” (chi) and “mac” (beer) in Korean. Watch out for the ChiMac Festival happening on September 7 at the Grand Ballroom …

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, recently received the inaugural call of SITC’s new China-Philippines Express 7 (CXP7) service. The new service caters to the increasing export volume of fresh produce from Bukidnon such as pineapple and banana, providing exporters from Mindanao with a reliable and efficient transport solution for enhanced …

A collaborative effort between SM Foundation, Phoenix Publishing House, and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is rewriting the narrative for Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales Integrated School (SPNAGIS), Mandaluyong’s youngest public school. The collaboration for social good helps address the book shortages that have long hampered both students and teachers, promising to enhance the quality of education …

Makati City, July 31, 2024, Marks a historic day for the country’s Financial Inclusion Imperative.  FedCenter, a leading social enterprise is dedicated to improving Financial Acumen through training and development, is launching the first ever app-based Financial Literacy platform that’s free and easy to use.  This marks a significant milestone in democratizing financial literacy across the Philippines, leveraging mobile technology …

By Rose de la Cruz Confirming earlier reports (including those in this paper), Malacanang this morning said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted his resignation to return to the private sector. In a press statement, the Presidential Communications Office said the President accepted Pascual’s resignation from DTI in a meeting at the Palace. “His focus on micro, small, and …

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the Philippines’ premiere gateway for foreign trade, has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. This latest development underscores MICT’s commitment to providing the highest levels of port services and boosts the terminal’s capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping. “The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant …

There are many ways we can take care of our septic tanks at home. One of which is availing of the desludging services offered by Manila Water at no additional cost. Manila Water underscores the importance of regular desludging to maintain the efficiency of the waste management system at home. As a septic tank’s primary function is to collect household …

​The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved amended guidelines on the “Settlement of Electronic Payments under the National Retail Payment System (NRPS) Framework” as part of ongoing efforts to ensure integrity and efficiency of the payment system. Issued under Circular No. 1196 on 27 June 2024, the revised guidelines provide operational flexibility to Automated Clearing …

Angel’s Pizza, the fastest-growing pizza chain of the Figaro Coffee Group, is excited to announce a remarkable achievement in its mid-year business review. The company has achieved 1.2 Billion Pesos in sales on GrabFood during the first half of 2024, with over 925 thousand transactions. This impressive figure represents a year-to-year growth of 63%, showcasing the brand’s strong post-pandemic recovery …