DepEd widens Kinder entry age to include more 5-year-olds
More Filipino children will now be eligible for Kindergarten as the Department of Education (DepEd) revised the age cut-off policy for admission, expanding the window for learners turning five years old.
Aboitiz InfraCapital courts Chinese investors to choose Philippines
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates is positioning the Philippines as a strategic expansion hub for Chinese companies aiming to grow their footprint in Southeast Asia.
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.
