The United Nations Development Program reported in 2013 that the Philippines is home to 14-17 million indigenous peoples (IPs), each group with a distinct cultural flavor and language. This diversity helps make the Philippines phenomenally rich in culture and traditions.
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ADB: Philippine economy in golden age of growth
The Asian Development Bank is bullish on the Philippines. The Manila-based multilateral lender says the Southeast Asian economy is experiencing a unique period of growth.
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Duran Farm nurtures seeds of progress
17-year old Leomar Malayag had high hopes for his future as a college freshman studying BS Agriculture. Unlike many kids his age, he recognized how important education was in life. Having grown up in a family of five children with only the meager income of his farmer parents to support them, he saw education as […]
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Costales Nature Farms: One family’s gift to the community
It started with the simple dream of Ronald and Josie Costales to have a place where they could leisurely spend their retirement years. A decade later, the Costales Nature Farms is not just a home for the family. It has become an enterprise serving the people of the community and making a difference in their […]
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Coins PH is banking on the unbanked
In a country of over 100 million people, with one of the fastest economic growth trajectories in the world, it is astounding that up to 70 percent of the population remain unbanked and have extremely limited access to financial services. This disadvantage gave Ron Hose and Runar Petursson the idea for Coins.ph, which they founded […]
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Manila one of the 20 best cities in Asia-Pacific
The Philippine capital Manila has been picked as one of the top 20 cities in Asia Pacific in the 2018 Short-Term City Momentum Index of JLL, a global professional services firm in real estate and investment management. Manila has been ranked 18th in the region, one of the best destinations for global capital, business, and […]
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STAR helps sustain sari-sari stores and empower women entrepreneurs
The life of Carmelita Aspiras, a scholar of the Coca-Cola Philippines’ Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program, is a testimony to the many empowering and life-changing aspects of the initiative. Aspiras was into entrepreneurship even before STAR Program. She has gone into direct selling, different food businesses and a sari-sari store. But […]
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Foreign investments in PHL hits record high $10B in 2017
Foreign businessmen brought in a record amount of investments into the country last year. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said foreign direct investments soared to a new all-time high at $10 billion in 2017, up by 21.4% compared to 2016 numbers. “Investors continue to view the country as a favorable investment destination on the back […]
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Citihub transforms container vans into affordable low-cost homes
The lack of decent affordable housing for young working males in Metro Manila is a big problem. Not everyone can afford to live in the countless condominiums that have sprouted all over. Apartments and even dormitories are prohibitive for the working stiffs. Ruel Gamboa, 31, was one of the millions of young Filipinos struggling to […]
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Philippines hailed by US firm as “best country to invest in”
The Philippines is the “best country to invest in,” based on rankings released by US News and World Report. The Philippines placed first in US News’ ranking of the best countries to invest in, ahead of second-placer Indonesia as well as Poland, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Spain, Thailand, India, and Oman, in that order. US News […]
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20 Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, GoodNewsPilipinas salutes Filipina entrepreneurs who have inspired business communities and the families in affirming the work-life balance for women is possible in the Philippines. We present these 20 Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs awarded by Go Negosyo for being the epitome of grace and leadership of their respective enterprises. 1. […]
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CHEERS saves and nourishes lives
“Innovation is essential to business.” This has always been the principle Alvin Montano, CHEERS President has gone by even when he helped establish the emergency medical training company in 2008. CHEERS, which stands for Community Health Education Emergency Rescue Services, first conducted basic emergency life support training but later on offered advanced cardiovascular support and […]
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