UNDP presents Better Business, Better World: Philippines Report

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:07:45 +0000

THE United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Philippines presents the Better Business, Better World: Philippines Report which projects that by 2030, $82 billion can be generated in the country through a a shift to sustainable business models It said that this, will translate to large environmental and social benefits with the most significant business […]

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ABS-CBN Foundation, Nueva Ecija basketball team advocate for Filipino youth

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:06:52 +0000

ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (AFI) partners with Nueva Ecija Men’s Basketball team, Bespren, to fund the Eco Youth Development programs of the late ABS-CBN Foundation Chairman Gina Lopez. The basketball team turned over an initial P1,000,000 for AFI’s youth development programs nationwide. On top of that, 100 percent of the proceeds from the ticket sales of […]

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BPI brings Big Blowout to North Luzon

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:05:23 +0000

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced that it is bringing its anniversary promo caravan “BPI Big Blowout” to MarQuee Mall in Angeles, Pampanga on October 25 to 27. Aspiring buyers of cars, houses and lots, as well as early Christmas shoppers in North Luzon will be able to enjoy great deals and promos on […]

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Hershey, PBSP hold supplemental feeding in Baseco

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:04:33 +0000

LIFE has been difficult for Mary Ann Razos, a mother of eight from Baseco, Manila who has to work hard to support her children. At exactly two in the morning, she wakes up and begins her day by storing water, preparing food for her children, and cleaning their small sari-sari store which also doubles as […]

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NEDA calls for people-centered govt frontline services

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:03:48 +0000

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) urged government agencies to consciously put people – clients and workers alike – at the center of their frontline services. “Citizens and businesses appreciate it when frontline service providers care about providing what their clients came for as fast as they can, and by all ways and means,” […]

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Red Cross opens 96th blood facility

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:02:46 +0000

THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) inaugurated its 96th blood service facility in the country in San Rafael, Bulacan on October 14, strengthening its commitment to deliver safe, quality, and adequate blood supply to Filipinos. With the opening of this new blood station, PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon said that more lives can be […]

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Puyat: MICE hub Iloilo City, a priority tourism area

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:01:41 +0000

TOURISM Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has affirmed that Iloilo, known as the “City of Love” and famous for its delectable cuisine, has the “perfect recipe” to become an international Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism hub. At the kickoff ceremonies at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON) recently, she vowed all-out support for the “Meet You […]

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Muntinlupa holds Disability Development Summit

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:00:24 +0000

In a bid to promote inclusive development, the local government of Muntinlupa launched the three-day Disability Development Summit with the theme, “Towards a Resilient, Productive, and Disability Inclusive City,” last October 16 at Acacia Hotel, Alabang. Congressman Ruffy Biazon assured persons with disabilities in the summit that the City Government, through the leadership of Mayor […]

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Collaborative efforts on gender mainstreaming

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:59:08 +0000

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III welcomes Thai delegates on their Gender and Development study visit to Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), as he shares the department’s experiences and practices in promoting gender equality within its mandate. Along with the secretary (from left) Undersecretary Ana Dione, Financial Management Service (FMS) Director Warren Miclat, and National […]

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DTI-Citem opens Manila FAME 70th edition

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:57:26 +0000

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Center for International Trade and Expositions and Missions (Citem), formally opened Manila FAME 70th Edition with the theme, Heritage Reimagined, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Until October 19, Saturday, design and arts enthusiasts, professionals, and patrons got to see and buy some of the […]

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