Etaily keeps the e-commerce playing field for women equal
THE digital shift in its many forms has been challenging women business owners to integrate the different aspects…
Green housing efforts for smart subdivisions pushed
THE Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) Inc., in collaboration with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban…
9 centenarian residents receive cash gifts from Valenzuela LGU
NINE centenarian residents, represented by their families, recently received their cash gifts from the City Government of Valenzuela.…
Logistics leaders see Davao as next supply chain hub
LEADERS of various sectors from the shipping and logistics, mobility, and e-commerce have agreed that Davao is the…
The ‘long road’ back to health and fitness
THE new normal has led many people to turn to hobbies that give them happiness and become more…
P10.2M raised from bonds issuance via mobile banking app
THE government’s official digital financial institution, Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) raised a total of $203,200 or P10.285 million…
Group rejects plans to hold F2F classes in low-risk, high vaccination rates areas
A GROUP has aired its objection to the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) plans of allowing schools to conduct…
Leadership in crypto and security tech can help start-ups grow
BEGINNING this month, digital expert 8Ventures chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Jay Ricky Villarante is one of…
Demand for Greenfield developments boosted by NCR, South Luzon road infrastructures
INCREASED transportation infrastructure investments are among key factors that bring growth to the country’s major regions, such as…
Telco firm now ISO-certified
AS proof of its commitment to elevate further the products and services it serves to enable the digital…
Enterprising couple revives moribund grilled ‘bangus’ business
SUCCESS in business does not always come in an instant. The so-called beginner’s luck may work for some,…
New bridge in Cebu joined together
AFTER more than three years of construction, the longest cable-stayed bridge in the Philippines was finally built, as…
Tesda resumes limited ‘F2F’ training, assessments
FACE-TO-FACE training sessions and competency assessments of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) have now resumed…
Importer brings Spain’s anti-virus smoke disinfectant to local market
THE new normal is here to stay. Whether they like it or not, the public and businesses need…
Namfrel bares activities for national, local polls in 2022
THE National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) presented on Tuesday its planned activities for the 2022 national…
GrowSari continues to attract top talents on the back of e-commerce ascent in PHL
THE popularity of e-commerce in the Philippines, especially in this time of pandemic, has attracted veteran marketers and…
Milo reaches 1-year of plastic neutrality milestone
MILO has achieved one year of plastic neutrality. Together with Nestlé Philippines and its other nutritious brands, it…
Student loan provider widens scope, links up with top PHL universities
TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED education financing platform Bukas is expanding its reach by offering affordable student loans to its new partner-academic…
Ethical hacking could save PHL from high risk of cyber attacks
THE Philippines is highly vulnerable to cyberattacks that ethical hacking could help counter, according to cybersecurity testing platform…
Davao rises as property investment hot spot for PHL, Asean
INVESTMENTS of various kinds like property have never stopped to come in to Davao despite the ensuing Covid-19…
PayMongo kicks off program to help speed up success of online entrepreneurs
FINANCIAL technology (fintech) start-up PayMongo launched its Accelerator Program to help entrepreneurs succeed online on the back of…
Avida builds future-proof lifestyle homes in provincial areas
EVER since the pandemic hit, property hunters have changed their preferences. They now opt to move outside of…
Etaily secures $1.6 million initial capital to bolster local, regional e-commerce
DIGITAL trading platform provider Etaily has raised $1.6 million in seed funding, which is expected to spur the…
University of San Carlos, NMP, AFI preserve Northern Cebu’s heritage
A TRIPARTITE archaeological survey and excavation project has started in San Remigio and other parts of Cebu’s northern…
Real-estate market to start recovery in September
THE national chapter of the Paris-based global real-estate association, Federacion Internationale des Adminstrateurs de Biens Conceils et Immobiliers…
Novel voters list-up scheme for PWDs, youth launched
A NONPARTISAN campaign will officially kick off on Monday to provide free transportation for around 1,000 to 2,000…
Best defense vs digital piracy
Unlicensed design software in construction sector continues to proliferate in PHL, Southeast Asian countries
Soon to rise ecotourism site in Mindoro brings excitement to travelers
AS people drool over the return to normalcy that will make them finally free from any travel restriction,…
Mondial Medical launches new arm to import anti-virus products amid pandemic
MONDIAL Medical Technologies (MMT), distributor of quality and cost-efficient medical equipment and supplies, has launched a new arm…
Metro Manila’s pandemic response: How far have some LGUs gone?
WHEN the National Capital Region sneezes, the Philippines catches a cold. More than a year battling Covid-19, the…
PHL, Singapore to spur local, global digital transformations
GOVERNMENT and industry leaders from the Philippines and Singapore kicked off “Digital Pilipinas: A Closer Look at the…
Office deals in Metro Manila up 154 percent in Q2 2021
PROPERTY consultancy firm Colliers International Philippines reported that office transactions in the National Capital Region (NCR) reached 84,700…
Senior citizens of Valenzuela receive early Christmas treats
The early Christmas gift-giving tradition for the elderly in Valenzuela City lives on despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
Filipino food exporters negotiate $1.8-million deals with Japanese buyers
LOCAL food manufacturers raised $1.8 million or roughly around P90 million in exports sales under negotiation with Japanese…
Rural-based companies advance to finals in nationwide search for tech enterprises
THREE local tech start-ups have made it as finalists to the Shell LiveWIRE pitch out of 200 applicants…
LIMA Estate undergoes constant transformation
LEVERAGING on the anticipated boom of business-process outsourcing (BPO) industry outside the National Capital Region (NCR), Aboitiz-owned LIMA…
Rise of ‘white hat’ hackers
Cyber world as the digital extension of the never-ending war between good and evil
Max’s foreign stores defy pandemic spell
HOMEGROWN casual dining restaurant chain Max’s Group Inc. (MGI) said the company has remained resilient, with positive international…
In final SONA, youth orgs clamor for solutions to education crisis
WITH less than a year remaining for the current administration, the Take Up Space Movement (TUSM) has called…
Greenfield City lays ground for luxurious yet sustainable suburban living
THE new normal is now driving the homebuyers’ preference for development projects that provide better access to open…
A Gateway to Green Urban Living
C5 transforms into a promising address for the upcoming ‘Greenest Urban Estate’ of Ayala Land and Eton Properties called Parklinks
Outstanding CSR projects honored
TOP companies in the country, through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) arms, were feted for their outstanding projects…
PHL product designs fit for US market
FILIPINO lifestyle and fashion brands and manufacturers are now making their presence felt in the global market as…
Tesda trains OFWs to provide elderly care amid pandemic
Amid the ongoing health crisis globally, there’s no stopping the Filipinos’ desire to take care of other people…
Aboitiz tech-voc scholars graduate with flying colors
THE pandemic may have brought many challenges to learning, but for scholars of the Aboitiz Foundation Technical Vocational…
Filipino e-commerce provider for moms raises new investment to improve operations
A homegrown e-commerce platform designed for mothers, Edamama has raised $5 million, or roughly P250 million, in its…
Asean professional esports firm expands to PHL
SINGAPORE-BASED professional esports organization RSG has entered the Philippine market, with its commitment to support the burgeoning local…
Portal launched to assist first-time entrepreneurs build their dream businesses
To help educate and provide easy access to needed details on business registration and compliances, Bizhub Philippines has…
Valenzuela City breaks ground for Disiplina Village
MARKING the 152nd birth anniversary of Dr. Pio Valenzuela, the local government unit (LGU) of Valenzuela broke the…
₧53-million home care facility opens in Valenzuela for elderly and PWDIs
IN celebration of the 152nd birthday anniversary of Filipino hero Dr. Pio Valenzuela, the P53-million home care facility…
Enterprises urged to digitize for resiliency amid pandemic
THE Covid-19 pandemic has indeed changed the way enterprises do their business worldwide, according to a top-ranking official…
Build affordable housing within transit-oriented developments–Creba
A GROUP of real estate and housing stakeholders pushed for the building of affordable housing sites within transit-oriented developments…
Ateneo’s new research group brings Pinoys’ insights, voices on national issues
THE Ateneo School of Government, through its public policy think tank Ateneo Policy Center, recently launched the first…
Pinoy fashion brands raise PHL flag in Japan
SHOWCASING Filipinos’ ingenuity and creativity, eight local fashion brands debuted their latest collections, which stemmed from a pioneering…
‘Drakons’: Fighting head-to-head with dragons of gaming industry
IN the digital world, the past recent years have seen blockchain—a growing list of records called blocks that…
Logistics cloud company seeks to resolve pandemic supply chain concerns of e-commerce players
FAST forward to the post-pandemic era, online purchases are seen to continue to increase that brands and businesses…
Valenzuela senior is lucky recipient of 10 millionth Covid-19 jab in PHL
THE Philippines has already reached the 10 million level of inoculating the nation’s population against the deadly Covid-19.…
PHL hosts workshop on ATC Work Plan development
THE Philippines has led the creation of the blueprint for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in…
Golden ABC elevates customer shopping experience with omnichannel solutions
HOMEGROWN fashion retailer Golden ABC Inc. announced the expansion of its partnership with technology provider Aptos to cultivate…
Acciona will inoculate Pinoy workers to avoid disruption of infrastructure projects
SPANISH company Acciona has procured a total of 2,400 doses from Moderna to vaccinate all of its employees…
Taiwan food products export to Philippines slightly declined in 2020 to 44,940 MT–CPT database
DESPITE being one of the least affected countries by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, last year’s food export of…
Tesda urges LGUs to tap contact tracing graduates
To strengthen the country’s monitoring system for possible contagion carriers, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda)…
GrowSari raises $30 million to support expansion
HOMEGROWN e-commerce company GrowSari has closed its Series B Funding with more than $30 million in total funding…
Valenzuela grants tax relief for disclosure of real estate
THE City Government of Valenzuela has offered tax relief to those who will voluntarily disclose their previously undeclared…
Keeping giant clams to sustain PHL marine ecosystem
The Philippines is rich in flora and fauna, with some species considered endemic or can be found only…
New online salary loan facility launched amid pandemic
TO help the work force get more access to lending to augment their limited income in this pandemic,…
Creba backs measure to change valuation of property
THE Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations Inc. (Creba) has expressed its support to the proposed Property…
PIK enters PHL real estate market
As part of its plan to expand in Asia, Russian homebuilder PIK has entered the online real estate…
Group backs registration of 500,000 eligible voters
THE Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines officially launched its “#AmbagKo. Rehistro. Boto.” campaign targeting at least a fifth…
Young activists call for incorporation of labor education in SHS curriculum
THE Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) has welcomed the recent passing of the Labor Education Act or Republic…
Bigas Online: Going an extra mile to serve OFWs and their families in times of crisis
IF there’s one positive effect the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has on Filipinos today, that would be their increasing…
Imee supports call to increase budget for 2022 polls by P10B
THE 2022 national election needs additional appropriation to ensure that it is conducted in a safe and secure…
Pilipinas Shell, PhilDev hold virtual STEM-based mentoring
PILIPINAS Shell Petroleum Corp. (Pilipinas Shell), through its social arm Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI) and in collaboration…
Firms eye sustainable CSR initiatives
Officials of the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) expressed confidence that the private sector’s initiative to address the…
Indian traders urge govt: Focus on ‘NCR Plus’ to achieve herd immunity
A GROUP of Indian businessmen in the country has recommended to the national government the implementation of a…
Tesda kicks off training program for OF workers
OUTBOUND overseas Filipino workers may source their needed learning prerequisites within a shorter period with the Technical Education…
Pandemic shrinks Taiwan machinery export to PHL by 20 percent in 2020
EVEN though Taiwan is among the least affected countries by the ensuing Covid-19 pandemic, the closure of some…
N.G.O. gains over 2 million Facebook followers
GO Negosyo continues to gain ground here and abroad digitally—enough reason for it to celebrate and reach out…
OFW couple establishes rewarding ‘pandemic-proof’ enterprise in Doha
STORIES of Filipino resiliency can be heard from any corner of the globe, especially now that the world…
Filipino export products featured in Maison&Objet and More curations
PHILIPPINE-MADE home furniture and crafts join other world-class pieces available in global digital platform Maison&Objet and More (MOM)…
Alibaba’s education arm debuts training program for entreps in PHL to succeed in digital economy
TO drive success in the Philippine digital economy, Alibaba Business School (ABS) has launched its first-ever Alibaba Netpreneur…
Housing demand rises despite pandemic—study
PROPERTY portal provider Lamudi reported that demand for housing has improved a year after the Covid-19 pandemic hit…
PHL manufacturers told: Tap ‘cobots’ in pandemic
DANISH company Universal Robots (UR) has advised leaders from the Philippine manufacturing industry to implement collaborative robots (cobots)…
Taiwan posts robust ‘green’ manufacturing machine exports
WITH the combined efforts of the Taiwanese government and the machinery industry, plastic and rubber machines made in…
Book on World War II veterans launched
IN line with the recent celebration of the 79th Fall of Corregidor anniversary, the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB)…
Alcatel-Lucent enhances distance learning with cloud-based solution
By Roderick L. Abad AS the country’s education system continues to embrace distance learning, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has…
Covid-proof 2022 polls, watchdogs urge govt
GIVEN the uncertainty as to when the ensuing health crisis will end, more than 2,000 sectoral groups have…
BDO Network Bank: Lending a helping hand in times of crisis
THE lingering economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has left many businesses on the brink of shutting down…
GMT Manila and MMC tie up ensures supply of imported diagnostic tests
AMID hesitation and worry of patients to have in person consultations with their attending physicians for fear of…
Creba backs up efforts to amend RESA law
THE Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations Inc. (Creba) has renewed its support to ongoing legislative moves…
Register now, Comelec and Vote Pilipinas prod voters
THE Commission on Elections on Sunday reminded first- time and other unlisted voters to register now, as there…
Go Negosyo kicks off vaccine education drive
To help save more lives and livelihood, Go Negosyo has kicked off the” Let’s Go Bakuna” campaign amid vaccine…
Lamudi stages first housing fair online
AFTER seeing the property market’s confidence is back again this year amid the ongoing pandemic as shown in…
PCP supports vaccination drive to protect elderly, priority groups
More than 3 million people have already died since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic more…
Investing online made all-encompassing with GInvest
The fintech arm of Globe Telecom Inc., GCash has tied up with ATRAM Trust Corp. and SEEDBOX Philippines…
Free access to Tesda’s training programs to last until 2022
STUDENTS and teachers will continue to enjoy their free digital connections to the Technical Education and Skills Development…
Octa: Not yet time for NCR Plus bubble to exit MECQ
AS the effectivity of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus bubble…
Guagua hospital expands services, goes green
UNFAZED by the ensuing Covid-19 crisis, Guagua, Pampanga-based Rosario Memorial Hospital (RMH) has managed to move forward with…
Top-performing technology business incubators reap honors for elevating PHL start-up ecosystem
Outstanding technology business incubators in the country were recently feted in the first PH Startup Incubator Awards for their accomplishments in producing impactful programs and promising new entrepreneurial ventures.
BFP, oil firm champion property protection with improved fire safety initiatives
To help protect any property from fire incidents that usually increase at the onset of this summer season,…