Natori launches first Fine Jewelry Collection

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:59:33 +0000

THE Natori Company, Inc. has announced its first fine jewelry collection in conjunction with direct to consumer and supply chain pioneer Angara. Natori, an iconic fashion brand known for everything from bras and sleepwear to ready-to-wear, fashion jewelry, home textiles and accessories, is available on Angara.com and Natori.com, with wholesale distribution soon to follow at […]

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Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest open for entries

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:58:20 +0000

SINCE Dec. 22, 2019 – the birthday of Andrei Stenin – the posthumously awarded photojournalist of Russian media agency, Rossiya Segodyna – the eponymous competition continues to receive photos until Feb. 22. Established the year Stenin went missing covering the Ukraine war in 2014, the contest aims to promote and support young photojournalists aged between […]

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Taal victims receive aid from Pagcor and its licensees

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:57:01 +0000

Victims of Taal Volcano’s eruption can expect additional assistance as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) approved the release of P20 million funding from one of its casino licensees. Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation) – the charitable arm of City of Dreams Manila operator, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Corporation – turned over […]

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Inexpensive flower shop in Manila, Philippines

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:31:48 +0000

FLOWER delivery in the Philippines has become more popular in the past few years, especially now that online ordering continues to be on the upswing. On Valentine’s Day, flower shops in Metro Manila will again be one of the busiest businesses. It be nice to find affordable flower delivery stores in the metropolis in time […]

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Converge ICT cited as Philippines’ Fastest Growing Fiber Internet Service Provider

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:57:55 +0000

Converge ICT Solutions, the broadband services provider behind the country’s first pure end-to-end fiber internet network, has been cited as the ‘Fastest Growing Fibre Internet Service Provider’ by the International Finance Awards. The recognition comes from London-based global business and finance magazine, International Finance. According to the publication, Converge ICT is recognized to be true […]

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Pag-IBIG Fund Calamity Loan ready for members affected by Taal unrest

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:50:14 +0000

TOP executives of Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Jan.16 that they have allocated Calamity Loan funds for 2020 to help members affected by calamities, including the Taal Volcano eruption. “Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated calamity loan funds this year, which will help our members living in Batangas and Cavite following the destructive effects of the ashfall and […]

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Security guards save lives during Taal Eruption, awarded Batangueñong Magiting

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:49:03 +0000

“Dapat maging magiting dahil buhay ng tao ang kailangan isalba (We have to be courageous because lives are at stake).” With one simple sentence, Security Guard Ronald Ocampo described the importance of being “magiting” during challenging times. Last January 12, Ocampo together with Security Guard Arjay Geñorga, saved the lives of more than 30 individuals […]

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Taal evacuees get relief assistance from Navotas

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:46:52 +0000

THE City Government of Navotas has sent aid to Batangas and Cavite for families affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. The city donated 1,600 hygiene kits, P300,000 worth of medicines, and 300 sacks of rice for evacuees in Batangas City and Trece Martires. The hygiene kit, contained in a 16-liter pail, included toothbrush and toothpaste, […]

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SHFC marks 16th anniversary with breakthrough accomplishments

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:42:31 +0000

The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), the lead government agency mandated to undertake socialized housing for low-income earners, is celebrating its 16th anniversary by launching new schemes that will help more poor families realize their dreams of owning a home. The Community Mortgage Program (CMP), SHFC’s flagship program, has benefited more than 350,000 families through […]

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UK-based International Finance names BPI AMTC ‘Best Asset Manager’

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:41:45 +0000

BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation (AMTC) was named the Best Asset Manager for 2019 by International Finance magazine – a distinction that the company has earned for the third year in a row, and the fourth award since first receiving the honor in 2013. International Finance is a premium business and finance magazine published […]

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