Uniqlo Philippines, in collaboration with SM Foundation (SMFI), continues to aid families affected by the typhoons in the country through various efforts that will help them get through their current …
Ookla: Philippines’ global mobile internet speed rank up 3 spots in July
The Philippines climbed a few spots in a global ranking of mobile internet speeds in July, according to the latest figures released by global internet speed monitoring firm Speedtest by Ookla.
Miss World Philippines announces Top 10 finalists for talent and sports challenge
Miss World Philippines has announced the finalists for its talent competition and sports challenge. According to the pageant’s Instagram page, the Talent competition was held last July 14 at the Red …
Humanitarians across the Philippines commemorate #TheHumanRace during World Humanitarian Day
English News and Press Release on Philippines about Climate Change and Environment, Coordination, Epidemic, Flood and more; published on 19 Aug 2021 by OCHA …
Digital Banking: GOtyme Acquires Virtual Bank License to Offer Financial Services in the Philippines
GOtyme, which is a joint initiative between Philippines-based conglomerate Gokongwei Group and Singapore’s virtual banking group Tyme, has reportedly acquired the fifth digital banking permit from the …
Philippines slashes 2021 economic growth target due to lockdown
The Philippines lowered its economic growth target for this year, reflecting the impact of a two-week lockdown of the capital region to contain the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, a …
Etaily powers e-retail in the Philippines
E-commerce enabler Etaily announces its acquisition of US$1.6 million in seed funding, with investments from leading businesses such as the Ayala Ventures, Foxmont Capital Partners, Magsaysay Shipping …
Bleak outlook seen for Philippines upstream sector
The decline of the Malampaya deep water to gas power project as well as underinvestment in exploration is creating a bleak outlook for the country’s upstream industry, according to Fitch Solutions …
Power of 9: Philippines
In the Philippines, the use of 3G – enabled Android smartphones is empowering Nanay (Tagalog for “Mother”) entrepreneurs to become Mobile Money Agents. By offering this service through the Mobile …
Grab Philippines reaffirms delivery commitment amid ECQ
FOLLOWING the government’s implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region from August 6 to 20, Grab Philippines is reaffirming its commitment to supporting …