BW FILE PHOTOTHE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) has seized smuggled agricultural products in Kawit, Cavite worth P100 million. “This initiative was supported by a mission order and a letter of authority to inspect three warehouses suspected of storing illegally imported agricultural products without payment of
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN CONGRESSMEN on Wednesday urged electric generation and distribution companies to ensure their grids are structurally sound to prevent power failure during the rainy season.Power companies should also formulate plans to prevent and mitigate brownouts caused by heavy downpours, which the lawmakers said
Workers arrange sacks of National Food Authority (NFA) rice in Balagtas, Bulacan. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE GOVERNMENT should ensure it has ample supply of rice during the rainy season, a congressman said on Wednesday.The National Food Authority’s (NFA) bugger stock should cover at least
There are so many great reasons to start a business – research from American Express reveals that many entrepreneurs start their own businesses to have the freedom to manage their own work (51%), enjoy a better work-life balance (42%) and feel happier and more fulfilled
BeyondAutism, a leading charity for individuals with autism, is excited to announce their collaboration with Morden Hall Park, a National Trust property. Together, they have created the BeyondAutism Garden, a project aimed at providing hands-on work experience for autistic students. The official planting ceremony took
A student studying at City, University of London, has been crowned the winner of a Fintech scholarship, following a blog contest on the issues facing students in higher education. Second year International Political Economy student Sabrina Abdow will receive a £1,000 bursary to help with her
German automotive giant Volkswagen (VW) has announced plans to invest up to $5 billion (£3.94 billion) in US-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian, a key rival to Tesla. This strategic partnership aims to create a joint venture that will enable both companies to share technology and
Last Updated on: Addressing the growing concerns over the accessibility of mental health services, OpenUp has launched a new mobile app designed to provide immediate support to those in need. This app offers a range of preventative services, including one-on-one consultations with psychologists or lifestyle
Last Updated on: HSAT, a premier crop intelligence company, is thrilled to announce a formal partnership with senior consultant Paul Brabant. Previously a Managing Director at AlixPartners and now a Director at Madrid-based Vantedge Consult, Paul will be seconded to HSAT to support its fast-growing
Microsoft is facing a substantial antitrust fine following allegations from the European Commission that it illegally bundled its chat and video app Teams with its Office 365 suite, including products like Word. These accusations, which Microsoft can contest, mark the most severe charges against the company
The head of Stellantis UK, Maria Grazia Davino, has issued a stark warning that the automotive giant may cease production at its Luton and Ellesmere Port factories unless the UK government provides financial and tax incentives to boost demand for electric vehicles. Davino also called for
In a landmark achievement, thirty prominent businesses have collectively spent more than £475 million with social enterprises, leading to the creation of thousands of jobs and significant reinvestment in social and environmental initiatives. This milestone is part of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, an innovative project