New manufacturing plant employs over 1,000 Batangueños

By Belinda Otordoz March 1, 2023, 8:31 pm CITY OF STO. TOMAS, Batangas – More than 1,000 residents of this city and nearby towns are now employed at a manufacturing plant here which was formally inaugurated on Wednesday. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas led the inauguration of the Mega Manufacturing […]

PCG finds debris believed from missing chopper in Palawan

March 2, 2023, 6:10 pm PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Palawan province on Thursday found debris believed to be from a chopper that went missing on Wednesday in Balabac town. PCG-Palawan District commander, Capt. Dennis Labay, said in a telephone interview that his men found debris at […]

Air samples in oil spill-hit Mindoro villages
pass standards

CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – The result of the first air quality testing by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the oil spill-affected areas of Oriental Mindoro has passed standards. “Base sa resulta noong March 5 ay pasado pa ito sa national standards, o walang polusyon ng nitrogen dioxide at sulfur […]

A first in PH: Globe, Lynk hold successful satellite SMS trial in PH

Globe recently held a successful end-to-end satellite SMS customer trial in a remote area with no reception in Zambales, a milestone in the company’s initiative to deliver connectivity in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).  In the breakthrough test, Globe transmitted text messages using standard phones via Globe and TM SIMs through partner Lynk Global […]

GCash enables affordable and easy remittances for Filipinos throughXendit partnership

MANILA, Philippines, September 25, 2024 – GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, recently launched its strategic partnership with Xendit, a leading payment gateway in the Asia Pacific region—a collaboration that is expected to streamline cross-border remittances, making it easier and more convenient for Overseas Filipinos to send money home.  Xendit’s […]

GCash clinches wins at ESGBusiness Awards 2024 for GForest and inclusivity

GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, was honoured with the Climate Advocacy and Education Award – Philippines and Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Award – Philippines accolades at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024 for its exceptional climate action initiative and dedication to a diverse and inclusive work environment.  Transformative environmental tech […]

Globe Business empowers MSMEs through Saludo SME roadshow

Globe Business remains at the forefront of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through its Saludo SME roadshow. This initiative celebrates the innovation and resilience of Filipino entrepreneurs as they drive their businesses toward sustainable growth and success. Comprising 99% of businesses in the Philippines, MSMEs are the backbone of the country’s economy, with […]