Hapee toothpaste was launched in 1988, the same year as the Seoul Olympics. Cecilio K. Pedro, Lamoiyan Corporation’s founder, shares how he was able to capitalize on the Olympics fanfare to increase brand awareness for the toothpaste. Read the related article: https://www.bworldonline.com/bw-launchpad/2024/08/21/615150/how-hapee-toothpaste-became-known-through-the-olympics/ Interview by Patricia Mirasol Video editing by Arjale Queral
Globe’s HR team, led by Renato Jiao, Chief Human Resource Officer (leftmost), at the 2024 HR Asia Best Companies to Work (Philippines Chapter) awards night Globe has been named a winner of the prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work For in Asia, The Philippines Chapter (2024), the fourth consecutive year for the company to […]
The Taal Volcano has released thick smoke that caused haze and volcanic smog, or vog, which was observed on Taal Volcano Island and various areas in Batangas, according to the Taal Observatory. EDD GUMBAN/PHOTO | PHILSTAR Face-to-face classes were suspended in several towns in Luzon on Wednesday due to the ongoing high levels of volcanic […]
Photo shows Salmon Co-Founder and Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna) Chairperson Raffy Montemayor sharing democratizing access to credit and financial products and services, and its start-up strategy for rural banking in the Philippines during Salmon’s 2nd anniversary. Salmon is redefining rural banking by spearheading the digital transformation of Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna) […]
The Philippine economy grew by 6.3% in the second quarter, faster than 5.8% in the previous quarter and 4.3% a year ago. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RUSSEL PALMA By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may have room for two more rate cuts this year, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) […]
The Philippine stock market is expected to get a boost from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent 25-basis-point rate cut. — BW FILE PHOTO By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter FURTHER RATE CUTS by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are expected to give the Philippine stock market a much-needed boost, analysts said. The Philippine […]
REGULATORS should make it mandatory for publicly listed companies in the country to have women representation on their boards, according to the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE). “In my view, make it mandatory but not penalize them (listed firms) immediately. Give them time to comply,” PBCWE Governing Council Chairperson Ma. Aurora D. Geotina-Garcia […]
Informal settlers go about their daily routine in Binondo, Manila, April 23, 2024 — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT is banking on increased investments in the manufacturing and services sectors to make growth more inclusive and lift more Filipinos out of poverty by 2028, the National Economic and […]
FREEPIK By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE RECENT interest rate cut is expected to boost both existing and new energy projects, especially renewable energy projects that require substantial funding, analysts said. “The rate cut reduces borrowing costs, making it cheaper for companies to finance large projects like energy projects,” AB Capital Securities, Inc. Vice-President Jovis […]
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) will proceed with the bidding process for its 1,000-megawatt (MW) power supply requirement after the dismissal of an injunction petition, the power distributor said on Tuesday. The Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) dismissed the petition and deemed the 20-day temporary restraining order (TRO) as “without force and effect,” Meralco said in […]