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Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Croatia, formally presented its new quay cranes to industry partners, shipping line representatives, freight forwarders, rail operators and other stakeholders in the Rijeka transport corridor on December 11. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, customs, regional and …

In an effort to shape up the next generation of Filipino volleyball talent, The Lighthouse Group (TLG) has enlisted support from OMNI Electrical & Lighting to launch the National Grassroots Volleyball League (NGVL) — a nationwide developmental volleyball conference for girls under 16 years old. With volleyball experiencing unprecedented popularity across the Philippines, the NGVL aims to fill a long-standing …

The Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, has announced a new private investment of R$948 million in works to expand and modernize the operations of the ICTSI Rio Brasil Terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro. The project, which will be executed between 2025 and 2029, will increase the public terminal’s operational capacity by 70.5%, from the …

MANILA Water, in partnership with MSpectrum, has completed the physical installation of an additional 3.8 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity across 10 key facilities.  This milestone reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and its journey toward integrating renewable energy into its operations. The installation utilizes a Grid-Tied system, with the generated solar energy strictly dedicated to Manila Water’s “Own-Use”, subject …

SM Supermalls Regional Operations Head for Bulacan and CAMANAVA, Ana Datu, an SM employee-volunteer, delivers immediate relief to a resident impacted by flooding. In a country visited by an average of 20 typhoons a year and prone to earthquakes, communities across the Philippines often face the daunting task of having to rebuild lives overnight. During these moments, collaboration becomes a …

THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) lauded LandBank for its unwavering commitment to agricultural development and rural progress during the opening of the 2025 Agraryo Trade Fair (ATF) on December 1 at Gateway Mall 2, Quezon City. In a press conference at the event, DAR Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III highlighted LANDBANK’s pivotal role in uplifting small farmers, fishers, and …

IN celebration of its 44th year last September, McDonald’s Philippines has opened its latest store in Cebu City, not only showcasing an integration of style and sustainability, but also highlighting the importance of supporting the socioeconomic and community needs of the people.  Located at Il Corso, the seaside development of Filinvest Mall along Cebu South Coastal Road, the new store …

ByEunice Jean C. Patron ACCORDING to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Philippines recorded nearly 189,000 new cancer cases and more than 113,000 cancer-related deaths in 2022.  Globally, IARC also projects that the number of new cases will rise to over 35 million by 2050, which is a 77 percent increase from 2022 figures. Meanwhile, the 2025 …

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) celebrated this year’s Thanksgiving by supporting the Ati Komunidad of Boracay as they took on the challenge of mastering nito weaving, a traditional Filipino craft. Anchored on the theme “Weaving Heritage, Planting Hope,” the project underscores MHR’s commitment to preserving Filipino craftsmanship while creating sustainable income opportunities for indigenous communities. “The Ati people are the …

The unemployment rate has just clinched a new record — the highest in 3 months. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the number of jobless Filipinos surged in October, with rates hitting a three-month high. The country’s unemployment rate was recorded at 5.0 percent, markedly up from 3.8 percent and 3.9 percent a year earlier.. This is the highest unemployment …