Business

Manila Water encourages its customers in the East Zone to avail of the company’s desludging services to prevent clogging and overflow of their septic tanks as a way of contributing to the reduction of pollution of rivers, creeks and waterways. For the month of August, Barangays San Miguel, Sta. Rosa in Pasig City; Barangays Sto. Nino, Upper Dolores and Sta. …

The Women’s Business Council Philippines, also known as WomenBizPH, is the lead private sector partner of the government, particularly the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Commission on Women, in advancing the women’s agenda in the APEC and ASEAN region. Ever since WomenBizPH was established in 1997, it has been the leading voice of Filipinas in commerce …

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) Philippines has appointed a new Country General Manager, Mr. Philip Barnes, a long-time member of the Ascott group, who is now tasked to pilot the cluster in its strategic pursuit of becoming the largest lodging player in the Philippines. The 38-year-old Australian brings to the table a breadth of experience in the hospitality industry, having risen …

SM Supermalls celebrated a meaningful bond, the millennium friendship between China and the Philippines. Through the years, SM Supermalls has witnessed the accomplishments of the two countries, all aiming towards a common goal: continuous development and steady progress for its citizens and its communities.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (left) administers the oath of office to Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s designated Cabinet member representative to the Monetary Board (MB). Secretary Diokno, who was previously the MB Chairman and Governor of the BSP, is the sixth member of the central bank’s policy-making body chaired by BSP Governor Medalla.

Solaire Resort & Casino, the Philippines’ leading luxury integrated resort formally topped off its anticipated second property situated in Vertis North, Quezon City last July 25, 2022. Officially named “Solaire Resort North”, the addition to the Solaire brand aims to capture and cater to the northern and eastern markets of Metro Manila and the National Capital Region. Solaire Resort North …

In the Philippines, diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. In 2021, diabetes mellitus ranked fifth on the list of causes of death in the country, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This condition is caused by elevated sugar levels in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. If left unchecked, the chronic disease can result in …

Students, public utility vehicle drivers, vendors, household helpers, farmers, fishers, and other unbanked and underserved Filipinos can now open a LANDBANK PISO account with just P1.00 as minimum initial deposit. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) offers a new product to help bring more unbanked and underserved Filipinos—including students, public utility vehicle drivers, vendors, household helpers, farmers, and fishers—into …

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has expanded its partnership with remittance company PERA HUB, allowing individuals to conveniently send money to Metrobank account holders nationwide. With this service, individuals who need to send cash to Metrobank account holders simply need to: Head to the nearest PERA HUB branch;Accomplish their remittance form; and Show one (1) valid ID to the PERA …

The fully-airconditioned, brownout-free facility will have its own landscaped garden lawn with panoramic sea views Megaworld subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) is opening its Boracay Newcoast Convention Center (BNCC) this month, right within its expansive 150-hectare Boracay Newcoast in the eastern part of Boracay Island.  The 1,200-seater convention facility is a modern tensile structure that can be divided into three …