President Duterte’s First SONA Ignites Positivity in Business
Last Monday, the country’s 16th President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graced the nation with his first ever State of the Nation Address (SONA) The business sector of the country welcomed his …
President Rodrigo Duterte Signs EO on Freedom of Information
Last Sunday, Presidential Communications Office Sec. Martin Andanar announced that President Duterte has signed the executive order (EO) on the Freedom of Information (FOI). President Duterte signed the rule two …
MSME Loans Up by 7.6% in 1st Quarter
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that loans extended to microfinance and small medium enterprises (MSMEs) went up by 7.6% compared to the same period last year. The data released …
UN Combats Climate Change with Google Powered Software
Last week, the United Nations agency presented a software that will help them attend to the problems related to climate change, food production, and deforestation. As UN unveiled its advanced …
Verizon to Acquire Yahoo! for $4.8 Billion
Yahoo has finally laid down its arms after a decade of struggle against its ailing business. Reports have surfaced that Verizon Communications will be acquiring Yahoo’s core business in a …
Tesla, SolarCity Creates Progress in Merger Agreement
In an exclusive report from Reuters, major companies TESLA and SolarCity Corp made remarkable progress on carrying out a deal that will merge them together. According to confidential sources, billionaire …
Pokemon Go Now in Japan with McDonald’s Partnership
Japan is now the first Asian country to top the charts in terms of Pokemon Go use. Last week, game creator Niantic released an announcement that after a long wait, …
Nationwide Bread Making Competition Promotes Philippine History and Culture
Filipinos are known for having a great variety of foods that have become part of its rich identity. From main dishes to delectable desserts, the list of gastronomic adventures in …
Jollibee Plans Expansion, Acquisitions in China
Prospects on trade with China among Filipino businessmen remain positive despite the ruling on the South China Sea dispute. Jollibee Food Corp. said that it is planning to add 20 …
Corning Launches Gorilla Glass 5 for Smartphones
Specialist glass maker Corning announced a stronger version of its Gorilla Glass for smartphones. Corning said that the new glass can withstand drops 80% of the time from heights as …