Business

On Friday, 19 May 2023, the Philippines and the UK held their 4th round of bilateral Economic Dialogue chaired by Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils.  The Philippines and the UK signed a Partnership Statement on Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation, which include the following commitments:   Grow bilateral trade, including …

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, has handled four million TEUs after nine years of operation in the country’s busiest port. The record volume was achieved during the recent unloading operation on the Yang Ming vessel YM Mutuality. BGT is the only terminal in Iraq to have handled four million TEUs. …

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), through its credit card arm, RCBC Bankard Services Corporation turned over close to P3 million in donation to Gawad Kalinga (GK), a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement.  The donation was raised based on the full-year card usage of RCBC Diamond Platinum Mastercard cardholders. Through the Card’s built-in Diamond Cares Program, for every P100 spent using …

Overall well-being remains one of our most essential fuels as we face the unique demands of everyday life. But for those with limited financial resources, priorities are often different as they have to put more time and effort into making ends meet. Understanding the fight of Filipinos on the ground and believing in the valuable role of healthcare, SM Foundation …

More than 130 students stand to benefit every year from a new three-classroom school building constructed by BDO Foundation and the Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) in Baybay Elementary School in Catarman, Northern Samar. The result of an agreement signed by the foundation and PGPC, the partnership project aims to address the shortage of classrooms in the school and …

Beko Philippines is entering a new phase of business in their journey to bring the European brand to a sustainable lifestyle for Filipino customers. In celebration of its third year of operations, Beko announces its goal of being the number one European brand in the Philippine market in the next 5 years. “We are very happy to be holding this …

Two years after its fiber network reached the shores of Visayas and Mindanao, leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., continues to secure its position with its further expansion into the regions, particularly entering into high visibility and density areas such as Boracay. “Nationwide expansion and making sure we reach Filipinos’ homes is a long game. This is why …

Experience the culture of the Visayas and Luzon as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) kicks off the summer festival season with their continued collaboration for Go Lokal! in Bayanihang Metro Caravan. Building upon the resounding success of the previous Bayanihang Metro Caravan x Go Lokal! collaboration in 2021 to 2022, the …

In a world where collaboration holds immense power, the impact of partnerships is truly remarkable. It is in the collective effort of individuals and organizations that we witness transformative changes unfold, especially for those often overlooked by society. Amidst the ever-evolving landscape, SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines have stood as steadfast partners, united in their mission to create positive social …

Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Cameroon, has seen a significant increase in productivity after introducing eco hoppers in its operations earlier this year.  Since January 2022, KMT has handled 21 dry bulk vessels along with roughly 600,000 tons of raw materials including clinker, gypsum, limestone and petcoke, which are used for cement production. …