Globe celebrates loyal customers with month-long G Day festivities

Crisela Magpayo-Cervantes, Globe Vice President for Marketing Communications, delivers her message at the G DAY Media Conference held last Sept. 12. Get ready, Globe customers! This September, Globe is turning up the excitement with the grand return of G Day, our biggest and most rewarding celebration yet. Globe is not just saying thank you – […]

Kindred Health opens second store in Vertis North

Kindred Health, a women’s healthcare platform, opened on September 10 its second brick-and-mortar clinic in Ayala Malls Vertis North.  The Quezon City mall clinic offers obstetrician-gynecology services, and has one room each for examination, minor surgery, and wellness. It also has three consult rooms.   Other services include immunizations and health packages, plus consultations with […]

Creatives stand firm that skill trumps AI

by Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter Too much reliance on generative artificial intelligence (AI) lessens the creativity involved in producing an output, a global brand said.   “It takes away the effort of your craft if you rely too much on AI,” Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. Product Manager Jv Ruanto said at a product launch […]

Mober hosts World EV Day forum to drive commercial EV adoption in the Philippines

Mober CEO Dennis Ng Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, spearheaded the Philippines’ celebration of World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day on Sept. 9 when it hosted “Leading the Way in Green Logistics: A Forum on Moving Together for a Carbon-Free Philippines,” which focused on accelerating the push on the use of […]

McDonald’s Philippines takes the spotlight with the ‘Ride the Arches’ campaign at PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024

The PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024 marked a milestone with its crystal anniversary, a night where the industry’s most impactful campaigns were honored and celebrated. While McDonald’s Philippines made headlines with their “Ride the Arches” initiative, the evening was filled with standout achievements from a variety of brands that have reshaped the marketing landscape. The […]

Del Monte Philippines, Inc. reports strong sales growth and remarkable net profit increase

Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI), a subsidiary of Singapore-listed and PSE-listed Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL), announced strong financial results for the first quarter, marking a significant leap towards sustainable growth and profitability. DMPI achieved a 13% increase in first-quarter sales to P10.2 billion, fueled by a robust 20% surge in international sales driven by […]

Hotel & Foodservice Suppliers Show back-to-back with Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2024 at SMX Manila

Get ready for a thrilling convergence of industry innovation at the SMX Convention Center Manila! From Sept. 19 to 21, 2024, two major events will come together under one roof: the Hotel & Foodservice Suppliers Show and Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila. This dynamic collaboration offers a unique platform for businesses, professionals, and enthusiasts […]

World Bank optimistic on PHL growth

PHILIPPINE FLAGS are seen at Rizal Park in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN THE WORLD BANK is confident the Philippine economy will continue to perform well this year and in 2025, as easing interest rates will likely boost domestic consumption. “We are confident, we’re relatively confident that the economy will continue performing well,” Gonzalo J. […]

Agencies’ incomplete documents delay PPP projects — NEDA chief

A man is seen working on the rehabilitation of a portion of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN MANY public-private partnership (PPP) projects face delays in approval because implementing agencies fail to complete the requirements, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. “The causes of delays are incomplete submissions […]

June building permit approvals decline 9%

APPROVED building permits dropped by 9% year on year in June, data showed. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS By Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Deputy Research Head APPROVED building permits fell by 9% year on year in June, as high interest rates dampened construction activity, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report on Thursday. Preliminary […]