SM Group hires personal shoppers in customer-centric pivot
Retail giant SM Group has hired over 800 personal shoppers nationwide in a strategic move to meet growing consumer demand for personalized service, a shift underscored by a recent global study from Qualtrics showing that 64 percent of shoppers prefer brands offering tailored experiences.
DA sharpening rice, other food strategies to further tame inflation
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to stabilize food prices and secure supply—particularly for pork and rice, two staples that weigh heavily on household budgets—to help in further slowing food inflation and ease the daily burden on Filipino families.
Free LRT-1 rides on June 12 for Independence Day
In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) will offer free rides to LRT-1 passengers on June 12 during peak hours — 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
PPA highlights ports resilience, readiness for rainy season
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) assured the public on Thursday that ports across the country are resilient and ready to withstand the challenges of the rainy season, emphasizing their role in sustaining economic activity and ensuring passenger safety.
BDO CEO gets P35M in property dividends
Nestor V. Tan, president and chief executive officer of BDO Unibank Inc.,has received P35 million worth of shares as property dividends issued by the banking arm of the SM Group.
