Jollibee Danao plant earns landmark green building certification
The Jollibee Group has set a new benchmark for sustainable manufacturing after its Danao Commissary in Cebu became the first manufacturing facility in the Philippines to receive LEED certification for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), signaling that industrial plants can pursue ambitious environmental goals without sacrificing operational efficiency.
Filipino-Chinese group seeks takedown of China Daily AI video
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has urged China Daily to remove an AI-generated video that it said portrayed the Philippines in a derogatory manner, warning that such content risks damaging goodwill and business ties between the two countries.
ARTA, DBM target faster government payments for contractors
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) are moving to streamline government payment processes, aiming to ease long-standing cash flow problems that have delayed infrastructure projects and strained contractors doing business with the state.
EastWest pushes employer-led PERA adoption for better retirement security
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) highlighted the key role of employers in improving Filipinos’ retirement readiness at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-subsidized PERA@Work forum.
Inflation squeezes budgets but fails to crush Filipino optimism
Filipinos are keeping a hopeful outlook on their financial futures despite heavy pressure from inflation and rising living costs.
