JERRY M. ABAT and Rodel J. Macato till the land they inherited from their fathers on a sunny February morning in San Juan, La Union. — CHLOE MARI A. HUFANABy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterLA UNION — Jerry M. Abat, 60, has been planting rice
REUTERSTHE GOVERNMENT is looking to raise at least P30 billion through 10-year fixed-rate Treasury notes (FXTN) that it will start offering next week.“This offering will establish our new 10-year benchmark bond,” National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza said in a Viber message.In a notice on its
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with its biggest showcase yet, taking place from April 10-13 at the World Trade Center in Metro Manila.As the country’s premier auto event, MIAS continues to highlight the latest innovations, cutting-edge designs, and breakthrough
facebook.com/ManilaInternationalAutoShowWith much anticipation building around the 20th edition of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in 2025, auto enthusiasts and industry insiders alike are already forecasting how the Philippines’ biggest annual motoring event will top itself yet again. Renowned for introducing eye-catching automotive debuts, next-gen
rawpixel.com | FreepikIn the current buzz surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI), it’s easy to overlook one of AI’s earliest and most practical frontiers: the automotive industry.Long before ChatGPT or image generators captured mainstream attention, automakers were already integrating AI in subtle, sophisticated methods under Advanced
HAMILO COAST’S M Village, a residential development at Marina Estates in Nasugbu, Batangas, developed by Costa Del Hamilo, Inc., a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. — HAMILOCOAST.COMLISTED real estate developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. plans to launch up to six projects under its upcoming
FREEPIKTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging energy companies to tap the local capital market to support their expansion plans.SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino said the corporate regulator aims to attract more investment in power projects by simplifying the securities registration process.“With a simplified
NIPPONSANSO-HD.CO.JPGAS manufacturing firm Nippon Sanso Ingasco Group (NSIG) has partnered with Lopez-led First Gen Corp. to power its gas manufacturing facility in Mindanao with renewable energy (RE).First Gen, through its subsidiary Energy Development Corp., will supply 2.6 megawatts (MW) of electricity from its geothermal power
1 of 4VENCHI, the Italian brand of chocolate and gelato which arrived in the Philippines late last year, has presented six pairings that each feature a Venchi chocolate creation and a Filipino dish that it complements.Founded by Silviano Venchi in 1878, the brand has been
REUTERSPHILIPPINE BUSINESSES must increase their data protection investments as cyberthreats become more complex, according to Taiwan-based technology platform Synology, Inc.“As the Philippines undergoes rapid digital transformation, businesses must strengthen their data protection strategies to address the rising demand for secure data storage and management,” Joanne
SPROUT.PHSPROUT Solutions, a local business solutions platform, is looking to raise $20 million (around P1.15 billion) to fund its acquisitions in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia this year, according to its chief executive officer (CEO).“We’re raising a Series C round, so although we are
ON MARCH 18, Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain that arrived in 2010 in the Philippines, celebrated its 15th anniversary by introducing new menu items.The anniversary celebration was held during lunchtime at its SM Mall of Asia store, its third back then. Now, Bonchon has