DTI Zambales launches Negosyo Center Learning Center to empower local entreps

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 14, 2024 IBA, Zambales (PIA)  — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales launched the Negosyo Center Learning Center in Iba town. This new facility provides clients with access to a wide range of online learning modules through computer units with internet connection designed to empower local entrepreneurs with… Read More DTI Zambales launches Negosyo Center Learning Center to empower local entreps

Cebu Pacific 9-month revenues reach P74.5 billion

CEBU Air Inc. (PSE: CEB) reported total revenue of P74.5 billion for the nine months ending September 2024, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by 17.5 million passengers flown, a 13% increase year on year, generating an average seat load factor of 84.9%. CEB’s operating income for… Read More Cebu Pacific 9-month revenues reach P74.5 billion

PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 11, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act to promote the Philippines as a prime investment destination. CREATE MORE Act or Republic Act (RA) 12066, signed by Marcos… Read More PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

GuanDian honors SM Supermalls President Steven Tan with top real estate award

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan has made waves in the international business scene by being honored by GuanDian, the leading supplier of industry information and data in China, with the “Award for Most Prominent Commercial Real Estate Contributor of the Year” at the 2024 GuanDian Commercial Annual Meeting’s “Performance Index: 2024 Commercial Real Estate (CRE)… Read More GuanDian honors SM Supermalls President Steven Tan with top real estate award

NUSTAR unveils a NU universe of rewards

CEBU City, Philippines – NUSTAR Resort Cebu, the premier lifestyle destination in Visayas and Mindanao, recently unveiled a “NU universe” with the new look of its NUSTAR Rewards cards. Guests were treated to a night filled with wonder – from ethereal LED walls to a captivating body-painted models who took to the runway to showcase… Read More NUSTAR unveils a NU universe of rewards

PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 8, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 74, ordering the immediate ban of the Philippine offshore gaming, internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the country. EO 74, inked by Marcos on Nov. 5, covers the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), internet… Read More PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

Villanueva: EBET Act to boost employment for PH workforce

SENATOR Joel Villanueva, principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 12063, or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, welcomed the signing of the measure as a significant milestone in the country’s effort to address the perennial problem of job-skills mismatch.  Villanueva expressed his gratitude to President Bongbong Marcos for entrusting him with… Read More Villanueva: EBET Act to boost employment for PH workforce

₱47.59 M sales in Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

PARTICIPANTS in the 26th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair last October 16-20, 2024 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City earned a total of ₱47.597 Million in sales. The figure exceeded the target sales for the event pegged at ₱31 Million. The annual trade fair featured 150 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across the… Read More ₱47.59 M sales in Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

Subic Bay hosts 23rd ports conference on Oct. 16

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Port of Subic Bay will host the 23rd International Network of Affiliated Ports (INAP) Conference starting October 16, bringing back members of the organization which met here 10 years ago. INAP Subic Organizing Committee chairman and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Deputy Administrator for Operations Martin Kristoffer Roman said the… Read More Subic Bay hosts 23rd ports conference on Oct. 16

SEC roadshow in Subic promotes capital market as MSME funding source

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced the capital market to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in Central Luzon in its recently held roadshow held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Spearheaded by the SEC Office for the Advancement of Strategic Investments in SMEs (OASIS)… Read More SEC roadshow in Subic promotes capital market as MSME funding source