Flexible working spaces ‘future of work’; IWG, AppleOne partner to offer facilities in region
The future of work arrived early because of the pandemic, said Lars Wittig, IWG Country Manager for Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, South Korea and VP for Sales ASEAN, South Korea. Before COVID-19, so-called hybrid working where employees have the flexibility to work from anywhere was already becoming a global trend. The pandemic accelerated that trend, […]
Metro Retail Stores receive DTI’s Gold Bagwis Seal of Excellence
Metro Colon and Metro Ayala Center Cebu recently received the Gold Bagwis Seal of Excellence conferred by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The award is the highest category that recognizes both establishments’ compliance with the DTI’s fair trade laws, efficiency in customer relations and operational management, excellence in social commitment and responsibility, and […]
Cebu Home and Builders Centre brings great deals to Cebu City, Mactan, Minglanilla, Consolacion customers
In case you missed it, the Cebu Home and Builders Centre MIDYEAR BIG SALE is also ongoing at its N. Bacalso, Mactan, Consolacion, and Minglanilla branches aside from the main store in Banilad. Huge discounts of up to 70 percent off on floor and wall tiles, sanitary wares, chandeliers, and other lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, […]
Pangilinan steps down as PLDT President and CEO; Panlilio takes over
MANILA – Manuel V Pangilinan stepped down as President and CEO of PLDT Inc. today. He retains his post as PLDT chairman. In today’s 2021 PLDT Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, Alfredo S. Panlilio was appointed to the post and will now concurrently serve as President and CEO of PLDT and Smart. Panlilio retains his post as […]
Cebu Home and Builders Centre offers amazing deals in Midyear Big Sale
Cebu Home and Builders Centre is offering huge discounts on building products and other hardware materials during its Midyear Big Sale throughout the month of June. The month-long sale is ongoing in branches in Banilad, N. Bacalso, Mactan, Consolacion, and Minglanilla and provides up to 70 percent off on prices of tiles, sanitary ware and […]
GCash only fintech company to receive recognition from PNP for anti-cybercrime response
GCash and its executives were recognized by the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) during the ACG’s 8th Founding Anniversary, making it the only fintech company in the country to do so. The awards were in recognition of GCash’s commitment to the ACG’s cybercrime campaign called “Strengthening ACG Response Towards the New Normal.” Through […]
Shopee partners with DTI to support community-owned food businesses through the National Food Fair
From May 10 to 16, shoppers can look forward to up to 30% off on select local products As entrepreneurs continue to find ways to thrive amidst the challenges posed by health and safety protocols, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to […]
Emperador’s 1st quarter net income up 43% at P2.1B on strong international performance
Emperador Inc. – the largest global brandy company owning the world’s iconic and best-selling brandy Emperador Brandy – saw net income to owners grow by 43% year-on-year to P2.1 billion in the first quarter of 2021, while revenues rose by 13% to P12.1 billion. With Emperador’s global footprint across over 100 countries in six continents, […]
Megaworld tempers pandemic impact with stronger, stable office business
Megaworld Premier Offices bags 135,000 sqm of new leases mostly during the lockdown in 2020 MANILA – Andrew Tan-led property giant Megaworld closed deals for new office leases last year, even as the three quarters of the year were marred by community lockdowns across the country. Around 135,000 square meters of fresh office space inventory […]
Airbnb launches new tool to estimate potential income for prospective Filipino hosts
● Airbnb aims to encourage more Filipinos to consider hosting for additional income● Hosts in Baguio City can earn up to an estimated P11,491 monthly Travel is coming back and Filipinos can earn extra income through hosting, according to Airbnb’s What’s My Place Worth tool, a new resource rolled out by Airbnb for prospective Hosts […]
Shop in the safety of your home through CloudKart
Created as a way of helping out workers displaced at the height of the pandemic, CloudKart at cloudkart.ph has now become an extensive online source of grocery items and other home essentials in Metro Cebu. CloudKart stocks the regular supermarket fare like fresh produce, meat, personal care products, cleaning goods, and even alcoholic drinks but […]
CIMB Bank to power GCredit; customers to enjoy higher credit limits, lower interest rates
GCash and CIMB Bank Philippines further strengthen their partnership as GCredit transitions from a micro-lending innovation to being a full digital lending facility supported by the most awarded digital bank in the Philippines. This is in line with the partnership’s objective to push financial inclusion and to promote cashless transactions to more Filipinos.
Smart partners with Lamac cooperative, enables Cebu farmers
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart teams up with one of the country’s largest cooperatives, the Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC). The partnership, which makes Smart the newest telco partner for Lamac, enables farmers’ livelihood through digital solutions at a time of a disruptive pandemic.
Visayan Electric maintains ISO certifications for QMS and EHSMS
True to its commitment to be a world class electric utility, Visayan Electric Co., Inc, successfully maintained its Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications for ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management (EM) and ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHS).
Priland breaks ground on Vertex Central
Priland welcomes 2021 with a groundbreaking ceremony for their tallest structure in Cebu City. Located along Archbishop Reyes Ave., Vertex Central sits in a 1,727 sq.m lot. Following this momentous milestone, the project is soon to take shape, adding more vibrancy to its already bustling location.
Infobip full offering of customer engagement, service solutions now available on Microsoft Azure
Global cloud communications company Infobip announced its full Communications Platform as-a-Service offering is now available on Microsoft Azure. This extends the enterprise customer base globally for Infobip – particularly in the finance, eCommerce, and retail sectors and allows it to expand its core market footprint.
SCG, Mariwasa announce first STRUKTURA design competition winners
SCG, a leading conglomerate in the ASEAN specializing in world-class construction materials, and Mariwasa, a pioneer in the Philippine ceramic tile industry, recently revealed the winning designs of the STRUKTURA future-ready Filipino home competition.
Emperador posts P8 billion in earnings on strong international growth
Emperador Inc. – the world’s largest brandy company that owns the iconic and world’s best-selling brandy Emperador Brandy – saw earnings to owners grow 18% to a record P8 billion last year on the back of sustained growth in revenues amounting to P52.6 billion.
Cubos retained as CBM chairperson for 2021
Entrepreneur Michael Cubos has been retained by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) as chairman of the Cebu Business Month (CBM) for 2021. Cubos is the founder of homegrown Performance360 Call Center and BPO Services. He was named CBM 2020 Chairperson, succeeding entrepreneur Lilu Aliño, during the CBM 2019 Thanksgiving party at SM […]
Phoenix, Grab celebrate Araw ng Dabaw with another Davao-exclusive promo
Leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum will offer another special promo exclusive to first-time Grab app users in Davao City, in time for this year’s celebration of Araw ng Dabaw on March 16.