Japanese Embassy honors chef with Ambassador’s Commendation
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has bestowed on Regina M. Aspiras, widely known as Chef Reggie Aspiras, the prestigious Ambassador's Commendation in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the culinary cultural exchange between Japan and the Philippines.
FDI proved 13% lower over 11 months in 2023
Foreign direct investment (FDI), the kind welcomed by regulators because they stay invested for the long haul, flowed inward on net basis and rose 27.8 percent in November last year to USD1.0 billion. The inflows persisted from year-ago inflows of only USD820 million, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Monday.
SEC earns accreditation from London’s Investors in People
The Securities and Exchange Commission has secured accreditation from London-based standard-setting organization Investors in People, for it practices of promoting the welfare of its employees through engagement, communication and organizational culture.
MGreen buys more SPNEC shares
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), a unit of publicly-listed power distributor Manila Electric Co., has acquired 2.17 billion SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) shares from its parent Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. for P2.5 billion.
DA bares three-step process in policy crafting to advance agri programs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is harmonizing its policy making process and decreed that future policy crafting undergo a step process review prior to implementation.
