Villar cites Clark as ‘major growth engine’

SENATOR Mark A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, has cited Clark’s potential to become a major engine of growth for Central Luzon and the whole country on the back of several high-impact projects in the special economic zone. In a forum held on July 17, Senator Villar expressed… Read More Villar cites Clark as ‘major growth engine’

South Cotabato showcases local businesses at MSME Expo 2024

By Genory Vanz S. Alfasain THE Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through its South Cotabato Economic and Investment Promotion Center (SCEIPC), conducted the South Cotabato MSME Expo on July 12-13, 2024, at the EMR Convention Center in Koronadal City. The event, themed “Weaving Opportunities to the World,” aimed to support the growth, resilience, and sustainability… Read More South Cotabato showcases local businesses at MSME Expo 2024

SM Prime at 30: A Legacy of Innovation and Shared Prosperity

ON July 23, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. proudly commemorated its 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company at the Philippine Stock Exchange, BGC, marking three decades of service and transformative growth in the Philippine real estate industry. Founded in 1994 by the visionary Henry Sy, SM Prime has remained steadfast in its mission to develop world-class… Read More SM Prime at 30: A Legacy of Innovation and Shared Prosperity

Clark on the road to become global logistics and aviation hub

THE Clark Civil Aviation Complex in Pampanga is taking huge leaps to become a global hub for logistics and aviation services, with support from major international players that continue to pour investments into their facilities at the Clark International Airport (CRK).  Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang… Read More Clark on the road to become global logistics and aviation hub

Chinabank renews partnership with LinkedIn to empower employees, boost talent mobility

IN line with its commitment to employee development and talent mobility, Chinabank renewed its engagement with LinkedIn for enterprise learning and hiring solutions. The contract signing took place on June 27 at the Chinabank Academy in Makati City. Under the renewed agreement, Chinabank employees will continue to have unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internally branded… Read More Chinabank renews partnership with LinkedIn to empower employees, boost talent mobility

U.S. hosts Philippine Customs officials in security exchange visit at Los Angeles ports

MANILA, July 9, 2024 — From June 24 to 28, the United States Department of State’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted an exchange visit in Los Angeles, California, for the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) to discuss and share best practices on port… Read More U.S. hosts Philippine Customs officials in security exchange visit at Los Angeles ports

Subic truck traders form collective to ease biz operations

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — At least nine companies trading in trucks and imported vehicles here are banding together to find a common voice in dealing with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and other government regulators in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Representatives of truck trading firms, most of whom are foreign investors here, formed… Read More Subic truck traders form collective to ease biz operations

Marcos creates special economic zone in Victoria, Tarlac

By Darryl John Esguerra | July 7, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated parcels of land in Barangay Baculong in Victoria, Tarlac as a special economic zone. In his Proclamation No. 623 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on July 4, Marcos identified a total of 297,719 square meters of… Read More Marcos creates special economic zone in Victoria, Tarlac

FedEx signs agreement to expand Philippine gateway in Clark

MANILA, | July 4, 2024 – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has signed an agreement with Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD), operator and manager of Clark International Airport, to expand and upgrade the company’s gateway in Clark, Pampanga. The new facility is set to offer enhanced capabilities that… Read More FedEx signs agreement to expand Philippine gateway in Clark

‘First border’ control measures for food safety in Bulacan by Jan 2025; Subic, Manila, Davao, GenSan next

By Stephanie Sevillano | July 2, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the operation of the first Cold Examination Facility for Agriculture (CEFA) in Bulacan province will start by the start of 2025 as part of intensified measures for the country’s “first border” control. A CEFA is a sanitary phytosanitary inspection… Read More ‘First border’ control measures for food safety in Bulacan by Jan 2025; Subic, Manila, Davao, GenSan next