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Filipino lawyer advocates for economic inclusivity, capital access

“Mergers and acquisitions are more than just business transactions,” Roxanne Mercado, a Filipino lawyer in the United States, begins. “It provides opportunities to democratize access to capital, allowing smaller businesses to innovate and compete on a larger scale.”.....»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarJun 2nd, 2024

Group hosts Indie film screenings with sign language interpreters

Movie advocacy group EdukSine launched an inclusivity project where Filipino Sign Language was integrated into local Independent film screenings......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Palawan Group of Companies, SB Corporation join forces to improve payment solutions for MSMEs

Through the expansive nationwide network and innovative payment solutions provided by the Palawan Group of Companies, SB Corp. reinforces its commitment to empowering MSMEs and working together to promote financial inclusivity throughout the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

UN s First International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure held under India s leadership

New York [US], April 28 (ANI): The United Nation's First International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure was held under India's leadership to harness the technology to propel Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster inclusivity, India's Permanent Representative to UN, Ruchira Kamboj said in a press statement. "Celebrating India's leadership at the UN's First International Conference on Digital Public Infr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Hyrox the next big thing

There’s a new sport that’s taking fitness capitals all over the world by storm. It’s called Hyrox and founder Christian Toetzke, who conceptualized the sport in Germany in 2017, said his idea was to stage a competition where the magic format is inclusivity.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Damaging : Pia Wurtzbach reacts to Miss Universe owner’s viral ‘fake inclusivity’ video

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach shared what she thinks about Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip‘s recent viral leaked video saying that women allowed in the pageant, including moms and plus-sized ones, can join “but cannot win.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Herlene Budol reacts to pageant luto, Miss Universe fake inclusivity issues

Kapuso actress and beauty queen Herlene Budol believed that beauty pageants are really fair to every contestant. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Miss Universe Organization CEO embroiled in ‘fake inclusivity’ issue

The Miss Universe Organization issued an official statement defending its integrity following recent controversies surrounding the Miss Universe pageant......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip releases statement following viral leaked video

Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip released a statement about a certain video of her about fake inclusivity. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Mindanao-flavored JGFP Interschool Finals set Friday

To make it all the more competitive and in the spirit of inclusivity, the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) National Finals will be graced by champions in the recent Mindanao Open......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

EV players push ‘green traffic’ as NEDA readies tariff review

Electric vehicle industry players and clean air advocates are calling on the National Economic and Development Authority to lead the push to accelerate efforts to promote “green traffic” through the inclusion of e-motorcycles as part of those enjoying tax exemption as the agency starts its review of an executive order that modified the tariffs on EVs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Basta ipaalam : China to allow Philippine access to Ayungin if informed ahead

Beijing officials will not hamper Filipino access to Ayungin Shoal — a feature situated within the West Philippine Sea — provided that they are informed in advance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Converge to power up MCIA with free Internet access

Converge to power up MCIA with free Internet access.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

40 mln Filipinos have no access to potable water: gov t

MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the dire situation, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos ordered the government agencies to come up with concrete solutions to provide sufficient water supply to Filipinos deprived of potable water on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services

Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years. The post In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online

BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Marcos sees internet access for all via fiber backbone project

The government is ramping up efforts to provide internet access for all Filipinos amid its importance in trade and communication, President Marcos said on Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road

Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases

The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

PCG’s Facebook page hacked in third cyberattack this 2024

MANILA, Philippines  – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lost access to its Facebook account on Monday evening, the third cyberattack that gripped the maritime security group this year. At around 6 p.m., PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said that “an unknown entity gained access on [its] official Facebook page” which was handled by the personnel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Marcos Jr. : New Clark City access road a ‘red carpet’

The government will build more world-class infrastructure in other growth areas in the country to maximize their potential and attract investments, President Marcos pledged on Wednesday as he led the inspection of the 19.81-kilometer Airport to New Clark City Access Road in Mabalacat, Pampanga.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024