OFW technology businesses in Philippines to get funding from DOST
Returning Overseas Filipino Workers and their families who want to establish technology-based enterprises in the Philippines can get funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Filipino company develops cold plasma-based air-surface sterilizer vs. Covid
Filipino company Aller Innovations Inc. has developed a cold plasma technology-based air and surface sterilizer that is effective in larger indoor areas and spaces like pantry or storage areas, elevators, and building lobbies to guard against the coronavirus.
Human Nature, Holcim Philippines partner to lessen plastic waste
Holcim Philippines and social enterprise Human Nature have teamed up to lessen plastics going to landfills with the former using used shampoo bottles and other plastic packaging as alternative fuels in making cement.
Globe’s Push to Remove Lease Fees for In-Building Telco Facilities Gains Traction Among Property...
Globe has made notable strides in its push for the removal of lease fees for in-building telecom facilities, with more property owners and developers...
World Bank: Philippines will continue to be Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy
The World Banks predicts the Philippines will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to hit...
Converge improves ESG risk score, now ‘low risk’ in recent Sustainalytics report
Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has earned an upgraded Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk rating, and is now classified as ‘low risk,’ based on the recent assessment by ESG and corporate governance analytics firm Sustainalytics.
SM conducts COVID-19 mass testing for over 140,000 workers
SM has conducted several rounds of COVID-19 mass testing for over 140,000 workers across its supermarkets, retail stores, malls, residential and property companies.
Iloilo City Waives Special Permit Fees for Flower Vendors for All Saints’ and All...
Iloilo City has announced that flower vendors will be exempt from paying special permit fees starting October 29, 2024, in preparation for All Saints'...
AKABA: Weaving a brighter future for poor Filipinos
AKABA Ltd. Design Co. seeks to not just promote indigenous peoples’ culture but also help alleviate poverty by promoting loom-weaving.
Forty-year-old Liwayway Caparas from Ilocos...
Good Food Community celebrates Filipino rice via virtual salu-salo
The Good Food Community (GFC), a group of Filipino advocates for sustainable farming and organic food, is holding an online gathering for rice farmers and rice lovers in the Philippines.
Jollibee Foods introduces Panda Express to Southern Manila market
Jollibee Foods is introducing American Chinese restaurant Panda Express to the Southern Manila market this June.
US skincare line Kiehl’s spotlights Filipino culture
American cosmetics brand Kiehl’s released limited edition products spotlighting Filipino culture.