Metro Retail Stores at 38: From Humble Beginnings to Premiere Retailer
For some, having a good business sense is a gift. But most of the time, good business sense is simply a long-term vision of greater things ahead. And that is exactly what Victor and Sally Gaisano had for the Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI). In 1982, Victor and Sally started the business from very […] The post Metro Retail Stores at 38: From Humble Beginnings to Premiere Retailer appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCLEX offers motorists assistance, free towing services on Holy Week
To ensure safe and convenient travel experiences, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) is offering motorist assistance and free towing services to users of its expressway this Holy Week. CCLEC, along with the other toll road networks of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is implementing anew its Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko (SMSK) motorist.....»»
Save the date: 7 MMFF 2023 movies na babandera sa Netflix
SINO sa inyo ang mga hindi pa nakakanood ng mga pelikula na official entries ng Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023? Nako, pwedeng-pwede pa kayo humabol! Pitong pelikula ang ipapalabas ulit simula ngayong buwan hanggang sa darating na Hunyo at ito ay libre lang na masisilayan sa Netflix. Kabilang na riyan, siyempre, ang highest-grossing Filipino.....»»
5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»
MAP wants Metro under ‘state of traffic calamity’
Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling on the government to declare a “state of traffic calamity” in Metro Manila, citing the economic losses from the congestion on roads......»»
Department of Agriculture sees spike in fish,vegetables prices this Lent
A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities......»»
Wilcon ramps up expansion to hit 100-store goal this year
Home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. is ramping up its expansion this year to hit its 100-store target......»»
AS Watson supports gender equity with commitment to empowerment principles by UN Women
This International Women's Day, AS Watson proudly announces that it’s the first health and beauty retailer to be a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles......»»
MMFF 2023 movies Rewind, GomBurZa, Mallari coming to Netflix
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entries "Rewind," "GomBurZa" and "Mallari" are soon going to be available for streaming on Netflix. .....»»
Prosperous Beginnings, NUSTAR Resort Welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon
NUSTAR Resort Cebu welcomed the year of the Wood Dragon with cheers and held a Prosperity Parade around the resort that concluded with the symbolic Prosperity Toss with NUSTAR executives at The Atrium. The Prosperity Parade commenced at the lobby attended by NUSTAR Executives Alan Teo, Chief Operating Officer of Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc.,.....»»
Spud to shrimp: Jorge Wieneke’s entrepreneurial journey with SM
Tokyo Tempura’s journey of growth, advocacy and partnership empowered by SM began with a simple idea that eventually scaled to over 100 stores in just a few years. Its originator, Jorge Wieneke, one of the co-founders of Potato Corner, shares insights into the Tokyo Tempura brand’s beginnings......»»
DJs Laila Chikadora, Kuya Poy recount humble beginnings in radio industry
Laila Chikadora, real name Jessica Asis, was turned down a couple of times by several radio stations during the early phase of her career and was even told that she wasn’t qualified to become a disc jockey. But the persistent Laila didn’t give up in chasing after her dream of becoming a DJ and went on to become one of the popular radio personalities today......»»
Hopeful for new beginnings
Just as 2023 came to a close, the Social Weather Stations unveiled a national survey indicating that 96 percent of Filipinos are entering the new year “with hope” – the highest level since the onset of the pandemic, an event that disturbed many economies globally......»»
Beautiful Quotes by Popular Authors on Hope and New Beginnings for Happy New Year 2024
Title: Welcoming New Year 2024 with Hope and Inspiration Subtitle: Quotes by popular authors set the tone for a promising start As the clock struck.....»»
Marcos calls for solidarity, optimism in New Year’s message
MANILA, Philippines — On New Year’s Eve, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos here and all over the world to welcome 2024 with optimism and help contribute to the nation’s future. Marcos said that new beginnings also allow reflections of the past. He said he hoped that it would allow the country to move.....»»
The dynamics of mentorship
Mellody Hobson faced humble beginnings as the youngest of six children raised by a single mother working as a real estate agent......»»
Be models of excellence, integrity, inductees told
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the new officials of various government agencies to be models of excellence and integrity. In a speech during the oath-taking ceremony on Wednesday in Malacañang, Marcos said that the new officials are “leaders and trailblazers in their own professions” who have demonstrated “patriotism, excellence, and wholehearted service throughout their careers and endeavors.” “I bestow on them the challenging but rewarding responsibility that their respective positions will entail,” Marcos said. He also reminded the new officials that they have a “big break that will change the course of their future” and that their term comes with the promise of “new beginnings, new systems, new practices.” “You now have more opportunities to create improvements in your respective workplaces,” Marcos said. He also emphasized the importance of the new officials’ unwavering commitment and presence to the sectors they serve. “As appointed leaders, your unwavering commitment and even your mere presence daily are crucial to the sectors that you serve [and] to the performance of your respective mandates,” Marcos said. He also expressed his trust that the new officials will remain “models of excellence and integrity, especially to your staff, stakeholders and communities.” Marcos also pledged the administration’s support to the new officials in addressing the pressing concerns that hinder development in the sectors of their communities. “This administration will spare no effort to provide the support necessary to address the pressing concerns that hinder development in the sectors of our communities under your authority,” Marcos said. Finally, Marcos asked the families and loved ones of the new officials to give them their wholehearted support. “Public service is no easy task. Leading an office or a group with such a significant and influential role in the nation’s affairs will be difficult both for them and for you,” Marcos said. “Life in government will always be hard and challenging, but every service delivered brings purpose, it brings fulfillment,” he added. Among the officials inducted were Jennifer Pia Sibug-las, Chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Vice Admiral Roy Echeverria, Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard, and Dennis Anthony Uy, who serves as the Special Envoy to the Republic of Korea for Digital Transformation. This event coincided with the oath-taking ceremony for new officers of various organizations, namely the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Press Photographers of the Philippines, Malacañang Press Corps Malacañang Cameramen Association and Presidential Photojournalists Association. The post Be models of excellence, integrity, inductees told appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PBBM trusts new officials to be ‘models of excellence and integrity’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the new officials of various government agencies to be models of excellence and integrity. In a speech during the oath-taking ceremony on Wednesday in Malacañang, Marcos said that the new officials are "leaders and trailblazers in their own professions" who have demonstrated "patriotism, excellence, and wholehearted service throughout their careers and endeavors." "I bestow on them the challenging but rewarding responsibility that their respective positions will entail," Marcos said. He also reminded the new officials that they have a "big break that will change the course of their future" and that their term comes with the promise of "new beginnings, new systems, new practices." "You now have more opportunities to create improvements in your respective workplaces," Marcos said. He also emphasized the importance of the new officials' unwavering commitment and presence in the sectors they serve. "As appointed leaders, your unwavering commitment and even your mere presence daily are crucial to the sectors that you serve [and] to the performance of your respective mandates," Marcos said. He also expressed his trust that the new officials will remain "models of excellence and integrity, especially to your staff, stakeholders, and communities." Marcos also pledged the administration's support to the new officials in addressing the pressing concerns that hinder development in the sectors of their communities. "This administration will spare no effort to provide the support necessary to address the pressing concerns that hinder development in the sectors of our communities under your authority," Marcos said. Finally, Marcos asked the families and loved ones of the new officials to give them their wholehearted support. "Public service is no easy task. Leading an office or a group with such a significant and influential role in the nation's affairs will be difficult both for them and for you," Marcos said. "Life in government will always be hard and challenging, but every service delivered brings purpose, it brings fulfillment," he added. Officials who the President swore in included Jennifer Pia Sibug-las, Chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Vice Admiral Roy Echeverria, Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard, and Dennis Anthony Uy, who serves as the Special Envoy to the Republic of Korea for Digital Transformation. This event coincided with the oath-taking ceremony for new officers of various organizations, namely the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Press Photographers of the Philippines, Malacañang Press Corps, Malacañang Cameramen Association, and Presidential Photojournalists Association. The post PBBM trusts new officials to be ‘models of excellence and integrity’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Times Education picks Pacquiao as ambassador
STRENGTHENING their presence in Southeast Asia and appealing directly to prospective students in the Philippines, Education and Training provider Times Education Group Australia announced its partnership with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as their brand ambassador and investor, to collaborate on several education-related projects in both the Philippines and Australia. The plan is to expand Times Education – an Australia-based education and training provider – worldwide in 2024, with the goal of making it a premier institution for education. In addition to a variety of courses, including English, Hospitality, Accounting, Information Technology, Cookery, Travel and Tourism, Real Estate, Digital Marketing, Human Resource Management, Social Media Marketing, Business and Management, Leadership and Management, Marketing and Communication, Aged Care and Community Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, and Higher Education Diploma and Graduate Diploma, Times Education will grow their curriculum to include Sport Coaching and Exercise Management with the creation a new Sports Institute. Additional expansion into residential aged care and employment recruitment services is slated. In a statement welcoming the eight-division world champion to the team, Times Education founder and CEO Charles Shiao explained, through their partnership with Manny Pacquiao and planned collaborations with Philippines colleges, lifelong scholarships will be provided to aspiring students. "Manny is a proven winner in life, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic to have him onboard as an investor and brand ambassador. His ring exploits continue to inspire the youth to keep persevering in life, and his passion for education, as proven by his efforts to pursue his studies, is perfectly in line with our ideals," Shiao said. Pacquiao — himself a holder of a master's degree in management Major in Public Education — emphasized the importance of education, even as he encouraged prospective investors to join him in helping Times Education in its expansion efforts. “Education is not merely a process of acquiring knowledge; it is a catalyst for personal growth, social progress, and economic development. It empowers individuals, enhances critical thinking, and equips us to face the challenges of an ever-evolving world,” the former eight-division world champion said. “My journey from humble beginnings to global stardom is a testament to the transformative power of education. Despite facing numerous challenges, my unwavering determination and commitment to self-improvement led me to become not only a sporting icon but also a respected leader and advocate for education. My story inspires countless individuals around the world, proving that education is the great equalizer that transcends social and economic barriers,” he added. One of Australia’s largest institutions offering vocational education and training, and higher learning among others, Times Education has delivered training to over 35,000 students across seven colleges and 12 campuses in key Australian cities. The company has set its sights on a global expansion, and Pacquiao is keen on helping them achieve the goal. “The partnership between Times Education Group Australia and Manny Pacquiao symbolizes the transformative power of education,” Pacquiao said. The post Times Education picks Pacquiao as ambassador appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Major asteroid sample brought to Earth in NASA first
A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert in the US state of Utah, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected. Scientists have high hopes for the sample, saying it will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became habitable. When they learned that the capsule's main parachute had deployed, "I literally broke into tears," the Osiris-Rex mission's principal investigator Dante Lauretta told a press conference. "That was the moment I knew we made it home... For me, the real science is just beginning." The 3.86-billion-mile (6.21-billion-kilometer) journey marked the United States' first sample return mission of its kind, the US space agency said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. NASA chief Bill Nelson hailed the mission and said the asteroid dust "will give scientists an extraordinary glimpse into the beginnings of our solar system." The Osiris-Rex probe's final, fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere was perilous, but NASA managed to engineer a soft landing at 8:52 am local time (1452 GMT), in the military's Utah Test and Training Range. Four years after its 2016 launch, the probe landed on the asteroid Bennu and collected what NASA estimated is roughly nine ounces (250 grams) of dust from its rocky surface. Even that small amount, NASA says, should "help us better understand the types of asteroids that could threaten Earth." The sample return "is really historic," NASA scientist Amy Simon told AFP. "This is going to be the biggest sample we've brought back since the Apollo moon rocks" were returned to Earth. Osiris-Rex released its capsule early Sunday from an altitude of more than 67,000 miles. The fiery passage through the atmosphere came only in the last 13 minutes, as the capsule hurtled downward at a speed of more than 27,000 miles per hour, with temperatures of up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius). NASA images showed the tire-sized capsule on the ground in a desert wash, with scientists approaching the device and taking readings. Eventually, they concluded the capsule was not breached, meaning its all-important air-tight seal remained intact, avoiding any contamination of the sample with desert sands. The team then lifted the capsule by helicopter to a nearby "clean room." Meanwhile, the probe that made the space journey fired its engines and shifted course away from Earth, NASA said, "on its way" for a date with another asteroid. Japanese samples On Monday, the sample heads to the Johnson Space Center in Houston for additional study, and NASA plans to announce its first results at a news conference 11 October. Roughly one-fourth of the sample will be immediately used in experiments, and a small amount will be sent to mission partners Japan and Canada. But most of it will be saved for future generations -- a "treasure for scientific analysis for years and years and years to come, to our kids and grandkids and people that haven't even been born yet," Lori Glaze, director of NASA's Planetary Sciences division, said. Japan had earlier given NASA a few grains from asteroid Ryugu, after bringing 0.2 ounces of dust to Earth in 2020 during the Hayabusa-2 mission. Ten years before, it had brought back a microscopic quantity from another asteroid. But the sample from Bennu is much larger, allowing for significantly more testing, Simon said. Earth's origin story Asteroids are composed of the original materials of the solar system, dating back some 4.5 billion years, and have remained relatively intact. They "can give us clues about how the solar system formed and evolved," said Osiris-Rex program executive Melissa Morris. "It's our own origin story." By striking Earth's surface, "we do believe asteroids and comets delivered organic material, potentially water, that helped life flourish here on Earth," Simon said. Scientists believe Bennu, about 500 meters (1,640 feet) in diameter, is rich in carbon -- a building block of life on Earth -- and contains water molecules locked in minerals. Bennu surprised scientists in 2020 when the probe, during its brief contact with the asteroid's surface, sank into the soil, revealing an unexpectedly low density, like a children's pool filled with plastic balls. Understanding its composition could come in handy, for there is a slight -- but non-zero -- chance (one in 2,700) that Bennu could collide catastrophically with Earth, though not until 2182. NASA last year successfully deviated the course of an asteroid by crashing a probe into it in a test, and it might at some point need to repeat that exercise -- but with much higher stakes. The post Major asteroid sample brought to Earth in NASA first appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marcos leads Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair launch in CamSur
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday graced the simultaneous launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Nabua, Camarines Sur. The Bagong Pilipinas caravan involves the consolidation of programs and services by various government agencies in one venue to speed up their delivery to Filipinos. In his speech, Marcos noted that these government agencies and institutions were in “full force” to deliver medical, health, financial, livelihood, and education assistance to “give Filipinos “new hope and new beginnings.” “This program is just one of the first initiatives of the government to give Filipinos new hope and a new beginning. Our islands may be detached from one another, but we are united by one spirit and one dream – the new Philippines for the new Filipino),” Marcos said in vernacular. “We gathered various government agencies to deliver services that would improve your lives,” he added. The event featured the government’s flagship programs such as Kadiwa ng Pangulo, Passport on Wheels, Driver’s License registration/assistance, National I.D., Pag-IBIG Fund, National Bureau of Investigation and Police Clearance applications—wherein various government agencies have extended their respective assistance to farmers, fisherfolk, senior citizens, and sick Filipinos. Marcos said his administration would continue working to improve the government services to the people. “We have one goal – to promote a new Philippines that we can proudly pass on to our children and the future generations),” he said. The two-day caravan was also held simultaneously in Monkayo, Davao de Oro led by Vice President Sara Duterte; the Visayas State University in Tolosa, Leyte led by House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez; and the Mariano Marcos State University in Laoag, Ilocos Norte led by 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos III. In Camarines Sur, the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair hosts 75 programs and services from 29 government agencies, including social services, livelihood and educational services, and other regulatory functions that would benefit 120,000 residents. The Presidential Communications Office said the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair is intended to be replicated in every province to speed up the delivery of government services to the countryside. It is one of the targeted programs of the Marcos administration to promote the all-inclusive “Bagong Pilipinas” brand of governance and leadership campaign. The post Marcos leads Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair launch in CamSur appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»