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This was a well-run, rigorous, and transparent tender process despite what Maersk has attempted to make people believe.  ICTSI is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and is, from an EBITDA standpoint, larger than Maersk’s APM Terminals. We outbid Maersk by 100M USD and they are attempting to use a non-essential technicality to ensure that the Government of South Africa does …

Eleven years ago, Typhoon Yolanda—the super typhoon that reshaped countless lives—made landfall and changed the face of the Philippines. Tacloban City, at the heart of the storm’s devastation, bore witness to unimaginable loss and hardship. Amidst this adversity, a group of young students rose resiliently from the wreckage, guided by hope and a renewed sense of purpose. Through the SM …

Worldbex Services International (WSI) and ABS CBN Foundation Inc. shared a commitment to building dreams and shaping the future together for two decades, creating lasting positive change for our nation. Together with Bantay Bata’s vision of becoming the Philippines’ most trusted foundation, where partners work together for the common good of our nation, these two organizations are committed to create …

By Rose de la Cruz Just when milling of sugarcane is starting to peak this month, the decision to import sugar from abroad has been put on hold to prevent local prices from plunging just like in recent years. The Department of Agriculture said sugar importation has been held until May 2025 following the conclusion of the current crop year’s …

By Rose de la Cruz Another myopic bill– that granting the Department of Agriculture the task of directly importing rice just because the substantial reduction on tariffs on rice imports did not lead to reduced retail prices of the staple– is being eyed at the Lower House, which could lead to a split personality for the DA. The DA is …

To advocate modernization and industry partnership, the Union Bank of the Philippines teamed up with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to equip young Filipino innovators with a progressive skillset on cutting-edge technology required to succeed in this digital age. Under the UBPXcellerator Program, UnionBank launched the Innovation Garage Project in accordance with its Tech Up Pilipinas campaign …

The top 12 songs of Philpop Himig Handog songwriting festival have premiered their respective music videos on ABS-CBN Star Music’s YouTube channel. The music videos of Ice Seguerra’s “ATM,” Ferdinand Aragon’s “Buhi,” Jolianne’s “Dili Na Lang,” KHIMO’s “Ghostwriter,” Maki’s “Kurba,” Geca Morales, Lyka Estrella, and Annrain’s “Langit Lupa,” VXON’s “MHWG,” Moira Dela Torre and Johnoy Danao’s “Papahiram,” Kurt Fick’s “Salamat …

DITO Telecommunity, in partnership with Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation, elevates the digital experience at Clark International Airport with a PHP 50 million investment in high-speed Wi-Fi services for the next two years. This collaboration aligns with the airport’s vision of becoming a world-class air gateway by providing passengers and stakeholders with reliable high-speed internet connectivity powered by …

The Philippine government is eager to boost its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced last week. Manalo expressed his enthusiasm to collaborate with Trump’s incoming administration, emphasizing the Philippines’ commitment to bolstering its longstanding partnership with the U.S. “The Philippines reaffirms its commitment to continue working with the United States to …