By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga 2GO, the largest ferry operator in the country, formally launched its biggest vessel in the fleet on Wednesday afternoon, May 12. The vessel M/V 2GO Maligaya formally came into service in a small event at Pier 4, Manila North Harbor. The ship was acquired earlier this year and was …
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Megaworld dominates Iloilo office market with 70% market share
Company achieves 100% occupancy in its 100,000-sq.m. PEZA-accredited office spaces in Iloilo Business Park even during the pandemic Megaworld, the largest office lessor in the country, reports that it is now dominating the office leasing market in Iloilo City, with a remarkable 70% market share based on an internal study conducted in April. As of end-April …
For sustainability and financial inclusion: GCash, GerWeiss partner for sustainable travel in Boracay
GCash continues to deliver on being a sustainable payment solution for the travel industry by forging a partnership with GerWeiss, a homegrown sustainable transport provider with a nationwide presence. The partnership, which started in Boracay, focuses on cashless payments for GerWeiss’ fleet of electric tricycles or e-trikes as they’re more popularly known. GCash users can …
GERI SELLS MORE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN THE PROVINCES
Company’s net income reached P1.3B despite the effects of the pandemic Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), the Philippines’ leading developer of master-planned integrated tourism estates and a subsidiary of Megaworld, sold residential projects worth almost P12-billion in its various developments in the provinces, particularly in Boracay, Antipolo, Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas. In Boracay Newcoast alone, the …
Bridgestone offers hassle-free tire maintenance on their Warranty Program
You just got quality tires for your vehicle and now you’re probably wondering what are the inclusions in the warranty. Always remember that maintaining your tires is very important to consider to keep you safe along the road. So if you have purchased new tires from Bridgestone, we break down the things that you need …
BRIDGESTONE PHILIPPINES’ SAFER ROAD FOR ALL: ALWAYS IN ALL WAYS 2021 CAMPAIGN
A year later into the pandemic, we are still struggling from the ravages brought by the crisis of COVID-19. And just when we are getting back on our feet, cases rose rapidly again. Now, we are back to quarantine and many of us feel helpless. The pandemic has disrupted our economy, communities, and lives for …
Pag-IBIG Fund grants 5,074 socialized home loans to low-wage earners in Q1 2021, up by 25%
Pag-IBIG Fund granted socialized home loans to 5,074 members from the minimum wage and low-income sectors totaling P2.2 billion in the first three months of 2021 despite the continuing pandemic, according to the top executives of the agency. Socialized home loans make up about 25% of the 20,712 total number of loans financed by the …
Amidst virus spike, InLife continues to offer free COVID-19 insurance for essential workers
As coronavirus infections escalate in the country, Insular Life (InLife) is strongly driving the push to offer free COVID-19 insurance to help essential workers cope with the disease. The free insurance cover is under a program called “Chain of Protection” (CHoP), to provide financial protection to 110,000 people who work in vital, non-medical industries. Launched …
COCA-COLA SHARES THE STORIES OF WOMEN BEHIND EVERY BOTTLE
Coca-Cola has been bringing refreshing moments to Filipinos for 108 years—with 20 manufacturing plants, over 70 distribution centers and sales offices, and 10,000 associates across the country, via its manufacturing arm Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI). The key to the success of the world’s most loved beverage lies in how each bottle is made through …
DBP grants P1.275B to boost healthcare in Tuguegarao and Bulacan
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed two term loan agreements amounting to P1.275-billion with Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Group for the enhancement of its two health facilities located in Northeast and Central Luzon, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that P655 billion will …