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Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Ecuadorian business unit, has forged a significant partnership with COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers to handle the latter’s general cargo ships at the Port of Guayaquil for the next three years. The partnership is in line with CGSA’s objectives to expand its client base, set the regional standard for service, and consolidate …
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September, 2024
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8 September
Homegrown Hotel Chain, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Emerges as the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group
Manila, Philippines – September 3, 2024 – In a landmark achievement for Filipino hospitality, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has been awarded the prestigious title of the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group by the World Travel Awards (WTA). This accolade marks a significant milestone for MHR, a rapidly growing homegrown hotel chain renowned for its heartfelt service and dedication to showcasing …
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8 September
The 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards celebrate excellence in development, design, and ESG
ROBINSONS LAND CLINCHES BEST DEVELOPER TITLE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR AS DIVERSE PROJECTS FROM LEADING COMPANIES GAIN TOP HONOURS MANILA, Philippines — PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today honoured the Philippines’ top real estate achievements at the 12th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic. Developers from …
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8 September
Asusano retains impressive world ranking
PARIS—Cendy Asusano missed out on a medal in the women’s javelin throw F54 on Saturday but retained her impressive world ranking at the 17th Paralympic Games here. Asusano threw the spear to a personal best of 15.05 meters on her first attempt, finishing fourth in her event as Team Philippines wrapped up its campaign in these Games for the finest …
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7 September
Snacks Company leads Sustainable Snacking with “Trash Right” flagship program
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Mondelēz International recently held a 2-day workshop on marine litter with advocacy group Save Philippine Seas for the 27 public elementary schools in its home City of Parañaque. This initiative is central to the company’s Southeast Asia-wide flagship sustainability program “Trash Right,” aimed at fostering a circular economy for plastic and empowering …
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7 September
MTRCB affirms ‘X’ rating as its Final Decision for ‘Dear Santa’
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Thursday upheld its final decision to ban the film “Dear Santa,” originally titled “Dear Satan,” citing the film’s portrayal of “Satan” in a positive light as an attack on fundamental belief of the Catholic and Christian faiths. The film “Dear Santa” was earlier given an X rating as it was …
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7 September
Bohol LGU hunts for vandals of Virgin Islands’ coral reefs
By Rose de la Cruz From the erection of illegal resorts and houses within the periphery of Chocolate Hills in Bohol, the LGU is now frantically searching for the boatman, tour guide and the divers who vandalized and helped destroy the coral reefs of the Virgin Islands and is also offering P200,000 reward for those who can lead to their …
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7 September
FROM THE FIELD TO THE CONCERT HALL: THE FEU DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
After years of performing primarily in outdoor settings, the FEU Drum and Bugle Corps (DBC) marks a triumphant return to the historic Auditorium of FEU Manila in their upcoming concert entitled “From the Field to the Concert Hall” on September 28, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This upcoming concert of the FEU DBC will highlight their versatility and growth …
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7 September
FWD Life Insurance’s new product puts protection and wealth growth within reach for young Filipinos
If financial independence is at the top of your priorities, make this investment-linked insurance your first choice! To help bridge the priority and protection gap in the country, FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines) introduces SmartStart Investment-linked Insurance—the insurance plan for everyone. According to a comprehensive online study conducted by FWD Philippines, the majority of Gen Zs (85%) agree that owning …
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7 September
LANDBANK backs Prime Infra’s sustainability push with P5-B boost
Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has approved a P5-billion loan to Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra) to bolster its sustainability projects, marking the first partnership between the two institutions. The P5 billion loan facility will be utilized to partially finance working capital requirements of Prime Infra’s pipeline projects across its core sectors — water, sustainable energy, and waste …
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