MerryMart Wholesale’s 200th sari-sari store is now a mini-mart. MerryMart is continuously expanding its branches with MM Group now totals to 127 operating branches, and as well focusing on further enhancements in the MerryMart Wholesale’s super App.

MM Wholesale marks 200th ‘sari-sari’ store transformation to mini-mart

MERRYMART (MM) Wholesale marked its 200th sari-sari store transformation to mini-mart on Friday, March 22. This project aids the transformation of sari-sari stores to become a...
A farmer harvests salt at the Pangasinan Salt Center in Barangay Zaragoza, Bolinao town. FILE PHOTO BY WILLIE LOMIBAO / INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON

New law will help revive ‘dying’ salt industry – PCCI

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) cheered the signing of a law that aims to strengthen and revive the country’s salt industry. PCCI,...
Photo shows the signatories of the agreement (l-r): Eileen Escobido, AVP, Project Development Senior Director and Sustainability Lead, AHRC; Javier Hernandez, Head of Hotels Group; Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Senior Vice-President, Leasing and Hospitality Head, Ayala Land, Inc.; IFC Country Manager Jean-Marc Arbogast; Serra Ekinci Oz, IFC Senior Investment Officer; and Angelo Tan, Edge Country Head.

AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts is first hotel group in PH to target EDGE Zero...

AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corp (AHRC) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signifying its commitment to achieve EDGE Zero Carbon...
The first North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector is a five-kilometer elevated expressway from Caloocan City to España in Sampaloc, Manila. KJ ROSALES, PPA POOL PHOTO

Gov’t signs IRR of PPP Code

THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines are set to take effect next month, the National...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman confirms that the DBM has released a total of P91.283 billion for the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances of all healthcare workers from 2021 to 2023.

DBM: Over P91B released for emergency benefits, allowances of healthcare workers

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to date has already released a total of P91.283 billion for the Public Health Emergency Benefits and...
Rooftop solar PV system was installed at the Aleosan District Hospita. ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE PHOTO

Global Business Power funds hospital solar project in Iloilo

GLOBAL Business Power Corporation (GBP) subsidiary Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC) supported Iloilo Provincial Government’s (IPG) endeavors through the allocation of funds under the...
A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the 2nd Iloilo International Conference on Advanced Natural Products Technologies at CPMT Bldg. of the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City. The ceremony was spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Frederick C. Commendador, OSA, Prof. Dr. Jonel P. Saludes. Dr. Amelia P. Guevara, Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Prof. Dr. Lourdes Cruz, Prof. Dr. Nor Hadiani Ismail, Prof. Dr. Mary J. Garson, and Dr. Naomi Luis. I2CANPROTECH/FACEBOOK PHOTO

I2CANProTech 2024 highlights health advancement through innovation

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO IN CELEBRATION of its 120th foundation anniversary, the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo City hosted the 2nd Iloilo International...
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (11th from left) and Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro of San Manuel, Tarlac (12th from left) together with other town officials lead the inauguration of the multi-purpose facility on March 18.

TWO PAGCOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES INAUGURATED IN TARLAC

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, March 18, led the inauguration of two newly completed multi-purpose...

LAPID: 640 OFWS, NABIYAYAAN NG AYUDA SA PARANAQUE CITY MULA SA DSWD-AICS

NAMAHAGI si Supremo Senador Lito Lapid ng ayuda sa 640 pamilya ng Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) mula sa Metro Manila. Sa isinagawang payout ng DSWD...

Bong Go’s mission to improve access to medical assistance for poor and indigent patients...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography and the father of Malasakit Centers, personally attended the launch of...