Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief engagement officer Sabin Aboitiz (right) and Ayala Group chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (second from left) engage in a deep discussion with New Zealand delegates, exploring potential business opportunities and fostering stronger economic ties at the …
Read More »Fire hits vehicles at NAIA-3 parking lot extension
This photo shows a picture of the fire-engulfed cars which are parked at the NAIA Terminal 3 parking extension./Radyo Pilipinas MANILA, Philippines — Nineteen vehicles were engulfed in flames at the extension parking area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Monday. Manila International Airport …
Read More »Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Yesterday, I found myself facing a familiar adversary—Imposter Syndrome. Four months into our posting in Tokyo, I unexpectedly found myself seated in a meeting room, ready to interview an official from one of Japan’s top luxury developers. With over a decade of experience in journalism, much of it as a …
Read More »Here’s something unexpected for your kid’s lunchbox: Plant-based meat – including nuggets!
Now, you can guiltlessly serve them luncheon meat, sausages, nuggets and other baon classics every day!/Photo Release MANILA, Philippines — Meat is back! And so are the classes. But as we restart our lives post-Easter, why not add a little twist to your picky eater’s favorite baon for lunch? Processed meat …
Read More »Walt Disney Co., National Geographic mark Earth Month with ourHOME campaign
The Walt Disney Co. and National Geographic unveiled a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, to coincide with Earth Month. The campaign will spotlight efforts internally and externally that help protect, restore, and celebrate ourHOME by highlighting creators, storytellers, and cast members for their contributions. For over a century, Disney has …
Read More »Feel good moments at Davao’s central hub
Park Inn by Radisson Davao is an oasis 15 minutes away from the Francisco Bangoy International Airport Only 15 minutes away from Davao’s Francisco Bangoy International Airport is one of my favorite relaxation cocoons every time I visit this city. The Park Inn by Radisson Davao is the perfect retreat …
Read More »PH cyclist Yaoyao boosts Olympic bid, takes silver in Malaysian tourney
Shagne Yaoyao earned precious UCI points which will boost her Paris Games bid after winning a silver medal in the UCI Cat 2 XCO Helaz Mountain Bike Series in Terengganu, Malaysia over the weekend. Shagne Yaoyao (PhilCycling) The 27-year-old Yaoyao banked on her experience and timed in 1 hour, 22 …
Read More »World Bank wants tax system fully digitalized
On the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto met with officials of the World Bank led by its president, Ajay Banga, to discuss key areas for development. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Washington-based World Bank has committed to aid the …
Read More »Calgary halal grocers and wholesaler shut down by Alberta Health Services over sales of uninspected meat
Investigators with Alberta Health Services served closure orders on four halal grocery stores and a halal warehouse and distribution centre in Calgary on Friday. The outlets are accused of purchasing and reselling uninspected meat to the public, which is against the law in Alberta. Selling uninspected meat illegal and risky, …
Read More »Can we end plastic pollution? Negotiators land in Ottawa this week to work on a global treaty
A key week of negotiations kicks off Tuesday, as representatives descend on Ottawa to tackle the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The fourth and penultimate installment of talks tees up a final session later this year in Korea, where parties hope to sign onto a binding global treaty on plastic. …
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