Total vehicle sales from January to October 2023 grew by 25.9 percent to 352,971 units from 280,300 units in the same period in 2022. PNA PHOTO BY BEN BRIONES

Pent-up consumer demand lifts auto sales in October

SALES of automotive vehicles among members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) grew 18.6...

DTI wants more ‘halal champions’ in PH

DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Alfredo Pascual eyes more “halal champions” in the Philippines to navigate the country's journey to becoming the...
Kacific’s VSATs provide essential internet and communications infrastructure in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Satellite Technology Transforms Connectivity in Davao City’s Remote Villages

In various regions, access to the internet is the norm. However, some remote communities, like Paquibato District in Davao City, only recently gained access...
The Palawud Aquarium Tunnel at the M/V Capt. John B. Lacson Training Ship on Muelle Loney Street, Iloilo City is open until Nov. 26.

Aquarium tunnel opens in Iloilo City

AN AQUARIUM TUNNEL inside the M/V Capt. John B. Lacson Training Ship in Iloilo City is now open for the 2023 National Science, Technology...
Startup Jam highlights interactive and insightful talks dubbed as Fyrside Chats and the Startup Development Matching that will provide startups the opportunity to facilitate strategic connections in the business industry.

Business dialogues, startup pitching set off in Startup Jam

BUSINESS dialogues and business matching activities set off in Startup Jam as part of the 2023 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration...
(From left) Barangay kagawads Mark Lenin Fuentes and Rafael Paperon; incoming Barangay Captain Marnie Cabuncal; Barangay Captain Cresenciano Sombero Jr.; Victorias Milling Company (VMC) president Linley Retirado; VMC Business Development head Giannina Kaw; Sangguniang Kabataan Darwin Dela Cruz; Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer Vic Lapidez; Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Mikaela Socorro Escalante, vice chairman of SB committee on environment; and SB member Armando Panique, chairman of SB committee on environment

Purisima establishes first brgy-based MRF in Manapla

IN THEIR drive towards a cleaner and greener community, village officials inked an agreement with Victorias Milling Company Foundation, Inc. (VMCFI) for the establishment...
Container vans stacked together are seen inside the Philippine Ports Authority compound in Manila in this file photo. GEORGE CALVELO/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PPA posts 30% revenue growth

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) yesterday said its revenue grew 30.19 percent to P21.06 billion in the first 10 months of 2023. Its service and...
Danica Maanad and Arlotz Lacao of Suluan Island, Eastern Samar review their notes from the previous distance learning session prior their class in this file photo. ALREN BERONIO, ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

DICT to offer free WiFi to 2,000 more far flung areas

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is adding more remote areas to the government's free WiFi program. At the launch and ceremonial equipment...
Manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities agreed to hold off a price increase on their products following the appeal of the Department of Trade and Industry. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

DTI eyes study on SRP’s impact on competition

DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Alfredo Pascual is considering to launch a study "to what extent competition in the consumer products market...
(From left) Guimaras’ Congresswoman Ma. Lucille Nava and Gov. JC Rahman Nava, Metro Pacific Water President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pangilinan, Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry Treñas, and Metro Pacific Iloilo Water Chief Operations Officer Robert Cabiles

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water joins Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Investment Forum

THE Metro Pacific Water (MPW) and Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) have shown support to the quest to establish Metro Iloilo and Guimaras as...