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Palawan Group of Companies and SB Corporation join forces for enhanced payment solutions
The Palawan Group of Companies, a trusted leader in pawning and financial services, has strengthened its strategic partnership with Small Business Corporation (SB Corp.) to enhance payment solutions for micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines. Established in 1991 under RA No. 6977 and subsequently amended by RA 8289 in 1997, SB Corp......»»
Pop-up Shop or Brick and Mortar Store?
For entrepreneurs, selecting the right retail shop type can make or break their business, as there are a plethora of factors to consider when selecting one such as financial capability, portability, longevity. While brick-and-mortar stores have long been the established model, the rise of pop-up shops offers a dynamic and flexible alternative. So which path […].....»»
SEC Orders Removal of Binance from Apple, Google App Stores
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Apple and Google to remove Binance’s app from their app stores, citing concerns about investor protection and Binance’s alleged violation of Philippine securities laws. The SEC said in a news release that Binance was operating as an unregistered broker selling or offering unregistered securities, posing a threat […].....»»
Robinsons Retail posts higher earnings in Q1
Higher sales from new stores and sustained demand in the food retail and drugstores segments boosted earnings of Gokongwei-owned Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. in the first quarter......»»
DTI, Jollibee partner to upskill MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry has partnered with fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. and Jollibee Group Foundation to help micro, small and medium enterprise grow through upskilling......»»
Franchising industry sees 8–10 percent growth this year
The country’s largest franchising association is looking to grow franchise stores and revenues by eight to 10 percent this year as more foreign brands are interested to enter the country, while local brands continue to expand......»»
Metro Retail opens new distribution center in Luzon
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. fortified its growth initiative in Luzon with the inauguration of its new distribution center in Santa Rosa, Laguna......»»
Jollibee invests more in Titan Dining
Filipino-owned Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. has expanded its investments Titan Dining Partners Ltd., which manages Titan Dining LP, the private equity fund which owns the Tim Ho Wan brand and company-owned Tim Ho Wan stores......»»
Jollibee ramps up shift to renewable energy
The Jollibee Group is ramping up its sustainability efforts this year with plans to bolster further the shift of its stores and manufacturing facilities to renewable energy......»»
Bank loans used as RRR compliance hit P6.4 billion
Mid-sized and small banks have extended around P6.4 billion loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large companies, and booked these loans in compliance with their reserve requirement ratios, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
DTI, Google to Empower MSMEs and Jobseekers to be Digitally Ready
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Google Philippines announced their collaboration to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and jobseekers to be more digitally adept in a US Trade Mission meeting last March 11, 2024, held in Malacañang. DTI Secretary Fred Pascual expressed his appreciation of the partnership with Google and said […].....»»
‘Pork prices to go up as DA limits imports’
Limiting imports under lower tariff rate could drive pork prices higher as micro, small and medium enterprises would lose access to “cheaper” imported stocks, meat importers warned yesterday......»»
IMI transitioning to new leadership
Ayala-led Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. is transitioning to a new leadership with long-time CEO Arthur Tan set to step down from his role after over two decades......»»
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......»»
Brands to brews: Retail stores that opened their own cafés, restaurants
From clothing to coffee! Which of these branded coffee shops have you already tried?.....»»
Sustainability is good business – Ikea Philippines
Ikano Retail, franchisee of Swedish label Ikea in the Philippines, recently released an overview of its sustainability direction and a report card on its performance toward 2025 sustainability targets – ranging from sustainable product sales in their stores and gender balance in the workplaces to a full accounting of its carbon emissions. .....»»
WATCH: Bread haven Busan cafe in South Korea
Arguably, South Korea is a bread haven. It is evident by the many coffee shops and specialty bread stores in capital Seoul and even in surrounding areas, like the port city of Busan. .....»»
Unilab launches hub for health policy issues
Unilab Foundation recently launched the Unilab Center for Health Policy to serve as a venue for stakeholders to examine health policy issues.....»»
Torion to spearhead Yogi’s ‘Sports for All’ basketball program
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former PBA star Jimwell Torion will oversee the basketball program of the soon-to-be-launched “Sports for All” advocacy of former Customs Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz. Ruiz has officially announced that he will be launching a comprehensive and city-wide sports program in March as part of his “Sports for All” advocacy. This was.....»»
DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»