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Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) and Shell Energy Philippines (SEPH) have signed a tripartite agreement with the Department of Energy (DOE) for a pilot program where Shell could deploy more Shell Recharge electric vehicle charging stations powered with renewable energy (RE) from SEPH. Signed by PSPC President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial, SEPH General Manager and President Bernd Krukenberg, and Energy …

Manila Water bags 2 distinctions at the 58th Anvil Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), one of the premier institutions in the country in the field of public relations. In the Gabi ng Parangal awarding ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, PRSP awarded Silver Anvil Awards to ‘BOW: Balita on Wednesdays’ …

Globe and its subsidiary Electronic Commerce Philippines Inc. (ECPAY), together with leading supermarket chain Puregold, are ramping up the rollout of the Aling Puring app to uplift and digitalize micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially sari-sari stores.  The new mobile service offers Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) members a one-stop-shop for digital transactions such as cash-in, load, and bills …

Ladies, take center stage as SM celebrates Women Power throughout the month of March. Lots of activities both online and on-ground are in store to empower women and girls all over the country.  Ready to break the code. (From L-R) SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan joins Philippine Commission on Women Executive Director Atty. Kristine Yuzon-Chaves, Philippine Vice President Sara …

(From L-R) SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan joins Philippine Commission on Women Executive Director Atty. Kristine Yuzon-Chaves, Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Gustavo Gonzalez, and UN Women Country Programme Coordinator Ms. Ma. Rosalyn Mesina during the International Women’s Day event at the SM Aura Premier Samsung Hall. With them are French Embassy’s Ines Ferrer, …

Apart from exciting beach excursions, what defines a good summer are the refreshing treats of the season. Cool and sweet desserts, especially Filipino favorites, like halo-halo, mais con hielo, ice candy, and fruit shakes hit the spot on hot days. The House of Fruitas (HoF) is prepared to help beat the summer heat as it launches the “Fruitas Always” campaign, …

Consistent with the policy directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to bolster the government’s campaign against agricultural smuggling, the Department of Agriculture-Inspectorate and Enforcement Office led the inspection of 58 container vans offloaded at the Port of Subic, which were placed on alert mode last January 4, 2023. The operation conducted on March 2, 2023 in partnership with the Bureau …

Dried pili nuts from the Philippines can now enter the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) following the issuance of the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/267. The document signed on February 8, 2023 authorizes the inclusion of dried pili nuts in the Union list of novel foods that may be placed on the EU market after it …

Headline inflation in February this year eased to 8.6 percent from 8.7 percent the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday. In a virtual press conference, PSA Undersecretary Dennis Mapa said prices of goods and services remained elevated despite the slowdown in inflation. The PSA attributed the easing of inflation last month to the slowdown of transport group …

Jersey Marticio of Cabuyao City, Laguna ruled the girls’ Under-16 division of the Vice Gov. Athena Bryana D. Tolentino National Age Group Chess Championships at the Tagaytay International Convention Center on Sunday. The 15-year-old Marticio finished with 5.5 points. Sara Dalagan, Daren dela Cruz, Kate Nicole Ordizo and Arleah Cassandra Sapuan registered identical 5.0 points, Maryss Annxeniel Caldoza and WNM …