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Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP
With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Jayda proud na ibinandera ang 1st investment ngayong 2024: ‘My own condo unit!’
SUPER proud ang Kapamilya singer-actress na si Jayda Avanzado sa kanyang milestone ngayong nagsisimula pa lang ang taong 2024. Sa Instagram, masaya niyang ibinandera ang ibinili niyang condominium unit kalakip ang ilang selfies habang hawak-hawak ang susi ng kanyang bagong titirhan. “Starting the year with some fulfillment: my first big girl purchase & investment of.....»»
US cites Japan’s increased contacts with Indo-Pacific nations
The US has cited Japan’s increased contacts with the Philippines, South Korea and Australia and working with the partners in the region, as Tokyo takes leadership roles in protecting global security......»»
Powering a greener future together: Meralco partners with McDonald’s on sustainability efforts
Meralco, the largest power distributor equipped with expertise in green initiatives, joined forces with McDonald’s to power the implementation of eco-friendly practices within its restaurant operations......»»
CLI allots higher capex, partners with Japan firm
Cebu Landmasters Inc. is hiking its capital spending to P14.5 billion this year as it gears up for growth and expansion following a strong financial performance in 2023......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Doctor with lung cancer receives groundbreaking liver and double-lung transplant in Chicago
Northwestern Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Lung-Liver Transplant, Saving Patient with Advanced Lung Cancer In a historic medical milestone, Northwestern surgeons successfully performed a combined lung-liver transplant.....»»
Rising Indie OPM band Brando Bal inks deal with Warner Music Philippines
Manila, Philippines — Brando Bal, an up-and-coming indie OPM band, officially sealed an exclusive music distribution contract with Warner Music Philippines on Friday, January 12th, 2024. The contract signing took place at the Warner Music Philippines Office in BGC, Taguig City, marking a significant milestone in the band’s promising musical journey. Present at the contract […].....»»
NBA: Rudy Gobert named 2024 Defensive Player of the Year
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won the 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, matching a league record by taking the honor for the fourth time. The 31-year-old Frenchman previously captured the award in 2018, 2019 and 2021 while with the Utah Jazz and this season was a key player on a.....»»
After 5-year wait, ALV Films 2nd venture gets theatrical run
The young cast of the director Philip King’s youth-oriented film, “Go! La Union” or popularly “G! LU,” really waited for the theatrical release of their project that has been in the backburner since 2019......»»
Sydney Airport sees passenger traffic closer to pre-pandemic levels
SYDNEY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Sydney Airport has seen a total of 10.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in the first quarter of this year, marking a 14.4-percent jump from the same period in 2023 and a 93.7 percent recovery compared to Q1 2019. As per a quarterly report on traffic and operational performance released on Monday, the airport's international terminal served 4.16 million passe.....»»
‘High level of Phl economic performance despite…’
From 2010 to the present – minus the worst year of the lockdown period of the pandemic in 2019 – Philippine economic growth performance has been consistently high, at an average of 6.4 percent......»»
Enzo Pineda’s five-year-old film to be finally shown this April
“Game, La Union” or “GLU” is a barkada film that actor Enzo Pineda and his male co-stars shot back in 2019, before the pandemic. He cannot be any happier that on April 24, “GLU” will finally have its theatrical release......»»
6 UN experts sound alarm over Philippine government’s ‘unchecked’ anti-terror powers
The UN experts counted at least 24 alleged victims of rights violations from the government’s counter-terrorism efforts from 2019 to 2023 — which covers the second half of the Duterte administration and Marcos’ first year in office......»»
30th National Retailers Association Expo: Charting the path forward in retail
The Philippine Retailers Association marks a significant milestone this year with its flagship event – the National Retail Conference and Expo – the biggest and most important event in the retail industry, with the theme “Retail Today, Empowering Tomorrow,” on Aug. 29 - 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila......»»
Gary V’s next act as a Star Magic artist
Gary Valenciano, renowned as the country’s Mr. Pure Energy, marks a new milestone in his 40-year showbiz career by signing with ABS-CBN’s premier talent agency Star Magic, embarking on a new journey of reinvention......»»
SM targets 100-mall milestone in 2027
The SM Group is fortifying its dominance in the country’s retail industry with plans to open 15 new shopping malls over a four-year period, on its way to hitting the century mark by end 2027......»»
Sun Life reigns as top insurance company for 13th year in a row
This milestone comes on the heels of Sun Life’s 129th anniversary, making it the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines......»»
Celebrating 60 years of friendship
Year 2024 marks a significant milestone as the European Union and the Philippines commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations......»»