National Museum Admission Now Permanently Free
In a post published by the National Museum of the Philippines on Facebook, the museum announced that effective July 1, 2016, admission fees for visitors–Filipino or foreign–will no longer be …
Philippines and Spain to Reinforce Economic Ties
In light of newly-elected President Duterte’s vow to accelerate infrastructure projects in his administration, Philippine and Spanish businesses are seeking to reinforce economic relations by eyeing multiple opportunities in the …
UP, Vista Land to build Technopreneurship School
The premier university in the country, University of the Philippines (UP), and Vista Land & Landscapes, Inc. have signed the deal for the establishment of the first School of Technopreneurship …
Bill Requires Students to Learn Basic Life Support
Recently this month, the House of Representatives approved a bill that mandates all elementary and high school students to undergo basic life support training. The bill is now waiting for …
Golden Haven Raises P778 Million in Debut Offering
The Philippine Stock Exchange buzzed with trading activity as memorial park developer Golden Haven entered the list and conducted their initial public offering (IPO) last June 29. The Villar-owned company …
Philex to Heed Call for Improved Mining Standards
After a board meeting with its top executives, Philex Mining Corp. announced in their annual stockholder’s meeting that they are heeding the incoming administration’s call to adopt international mining standards. …
P1.58B Project Planned along Manila Bay
The planned Bagong Nayong Pilipino-Entertainment will be built as its name suggests and will have an integrated resort, restaurants, theme parks, malls, casinos, and other entertainment facilities. The public-private partnership …
BPOs to Benefit from Brexit
With Great Britain’s shocking decision to exit the European Union shaking up the world market, a property market veteran sees the Philippines raking in gains in its business process outsourcing …
PSE CEO: Philippine Stocks in Good Position
In the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union last June 24th, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Hans Sicat said that the …
VeriPax — Philippines’ First Automated Boarding Pass System in Mactan
The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is the first airport in the country to have installed an automated boarding pass verification system or the VeriPax passenger reconciliation system. GMR-Megawide Cebu …