Philippine digital startup Coins.ph is now Southeast Asia’s leading mobile blockchain-enabled platform after Indonesian ride-hailing company GO-JEK bought a majority stake into the company. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move that will allow both companies to build something bigger and better for their customers. This acquisition has also allowed its investors to make […]
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W Group Seaweed brings livelihood and peace
“The problem with seaweed farming was that the selling price was low due to the intense competition from other places that were able to harvest a lot because they had bigger areas. Our area was just too small,” said Nestor Acosta. Acosta is one of the seaweed farmers in far-flung areas of Sulu, among the […]
Read more →Romulo Cafe London shortlisted for Golden Chopsticks Awards 2019
Filipino-owned Romulo Cafe London has been shortlisted for the Golden Chopsticks Awards (GCA) in the United Kingdom. Golden Chopsticks Awards, which is now on its second year, celebrates Asian food and recognizes the excellence and contribution of Oriental cuisine in UK’s food landscape. Romulo Cafe London is named after Carlos P. Romulo – the country’s […]
Read more →Boracay accredits more than 300 establishments for passing environmental standards
Three months after Boracay was reopened to the public and world travelers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has accredited more establishments who have passed the stringent environmental standards. The January 2019 DOT bulletin identified a total of 307 establishments allowed to conduct business while maintaining the pristine waters and following appropriate land use of the […]
Read more →Philippine fabric soon to be showcased in government uniforms
Philippine indigenous fabric will soon be seen on uniforms provided for government officials and employees. As the world gives more attention to Philippine local textile highlighted by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray who showcased native fabrics infused in her wardrobe during the pageant in Thailand, local government initiatives are putting more of the locally-produced textile […]
Read more →Filipino engineers cited as nation builders by CEMEX
The crucial role of engineers in nation-building was highlighted in the annual National Civil Engineering Summit. Engineering innovation anchored in sustainability and eco-efficiency practices must be pushed to the limits, according to CEMEX Strategic Planning Officer, Klye Rosario, highlighting these factors needed in the infrastructure-driven development of the country. The gathering of more than 5,000 […]
Read more →McJim’s award-winning short films showcase world class Filipino leathermaking craftsmanship
World class Filipino craftsmanship in leathermaking is being showcased through McJim’s short films of heartwarming stories about Pinoys’ hardships and passion. McJim’s Get Reel online campaign of short films starting with “Pitaka” in 2017, followed by “Bag,” “Sinturon,” and “No Strings Attached,” have gained critical acclaim and awards after being screened internationally. The mixture of […]
Read more →Citibank honors 9 Inspiring Filipino Microentrepreneurs
Nine inspiring Filipino microentrepreneurs were honored in the 16th Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Citi Foundation, and the Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc. The yearly awards recognize outstanding local microentrepreneurs who displayed hard work, innovation, perseverance, achieving success in spite of hardship and difficulties and thereby serving as inspiring […]
Read more →How Marikina survives through the years as the nation’s shoe capital
Marikina has withstood the ravages of time, modernization, foreign shoe markets and disasters – continuing to survive as the nation’s shoe capital. Marikina’s history of becoming the Philippines’ shoe capital begins a long way from Filipino ancestry. From an agricultural farm town, Marikina transformed into a multi-awarded and highly urbanized city with a progressive shoemaking […]
Read more →Moody’s says Philippines could be Asia’s turnaround story in 2019
The Philippines could be Asia’s turnaround story this 2019 with its expected continuing progress, according to the latest Moody’s report on the country’s credit rating. In its January 7 report on giving the Baa2 rating to the Philippines’ global bonds, the American business and financial services company stated it expects the Philippines’ real GDP growth […]
Read more →Filipino rum Don Papa’s cheers London pubs
Don Papa Rum has made its way to the United Kingdom, conquering the British taste buds while spreading the spirit of Pinoy pride! The Filipino rum has landed in pubs all over the city of London and showcases not just the Philippine flavour but the Filipino culture itself. Don Papa is served in three of […]
Read more →Jollibee is first local brand icon featured on Coke can
Another first for Jollibee – a limited edition collectible Coke Can bearing the Jollibee mascot is now available in stores. After securing the first Philippine Funko Pop Jollibee figure in 2018 that immediately attracted hundreds of toy collectors and Jollibee food lovers, the homegrown fast-food chain collaborated with Cola-Cola to release the country’s first brand […]
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