At McDonald’s Philippines, inclusivity isn’t a slogan—it’s a lived reality. For every employee, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, the Golden Arches aren’t just a place to work—they’re a place to belong, to grow, and to thrive. Here, support for the LGBTQ+ community isn’t reserved for Pride Month. It’s part of everyday life. This…
ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL BATS FOR URGENT WATER INVESTMENTS IN WESTERN VISAYAS. (From left) Iloilo Business Club (IBC) President Emil S. Diez, AIC President & CEO Cosette V. Canilao, DEPDev Region VI Director Engr. Arecio A. Casing, Jr., and IBC Vice President Ma. Luisa C. Segovia at the Water Dialogue in Iloilo City last June 19, 2025….
Results were mixed during the Treasury bills (T-bills) auction on Monday, as the Auction Committee decided to fully award bids for the 180-day and 364-day T-bills while partially awarding the 91-day security. Average rates for the 180-day and 364-day T-bills fell below prevailing secondary market rates, settling at 5.607 percent and 5.651 percent, respectively. In…
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III on Monday extended an open invitation to Vice President Sara Duterte to visit Camp Crame and observe how the police force is integrating modern technology into its operations. The invitation follows Duterte’s recent remarks criticizing the traditional “pulis sa kanto” or visible police presence strategy. She…
An additional PHP50 will be granted to minimum wage earners in the private sector in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting in the middle of July, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday. In a statement, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma confirmed that the increase was unanimously approved by the NCR Regional Tripartite…
US President Donald Trump said a “group of wealthy people” plans to purchase TikTok, requiring Chinese government approval for the transaction. “We have a buyer for TikTok, by the way,” Trump said during a Fox News interview aired Sunday. “I think I will need probably China’s approval. I think (Chinese) President Xi (Jinping) will probably…
HONOR Philippines has officially unleashed its latest AI-powered flagship phone—the HONOR 400 5G—nationwide starting June 28, and the response is nothing short of explosive. Priced at ₱22,999, the HONOR 400 5G isn’t just another smartphone—it’s a powerhouse packed with cutting-edge AI features, ultra-clear cameras, and blazing-fast performance. As a special treat for early birds, those…
Starting Monday, an additional 82 branches of Mercury Drug across seven regions will begin accepting guarantee letters (GLs) issued to clients under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). In a statement, DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao announced…
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) inaugurated its new Non-Life Insurance Hub on June 30 at its Quezon City branch, marking the completion of its nationwide rollout of insurance hubs under the unified brand Ginhawa Insure, Para Sure. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso emphasized the strategic importance of the location: “The insurance hub…
Consumers can expect slower inflation in June 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which forecasts the headline rate to fall between 1.1% and 1.9%—its lowest range in years. The easing inflation is seen as a welcome development amid global economic uncertainties and rising commodity prices. In its month-ahead forecast released Monday, the…