With the country still under some form of lockdown a year into the pandemic, people have had to find ways to celebrate or, at the very least, mark birthdays and milestones at home. By now, many are familiar with takeout, delivery and meal kits, but one company has gone beyond the expected and came up…
Given the restrictions and consequences imposed by the pandemic, it’s so easy to feel defeated. But Marvin Agustin’s successful food venture proves that with hard work and an ounce of hope, there’s no reason to be. Bored from being locked down at home, the actor-restaurateur took to baking, something he admitted to being initially intimidated…
Demand for local office and residential property continued to rebound from the bottom levels seen in 2020 despite the lull seen within the Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) industry that used to invigorate the sector. This is according to Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC), which estimated that Pogos vacated a total of from the second quarter…
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is , where all of us, not just women, are asked to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality and to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Citi Philippines held a fireside chat last March 8 to commemorate International Women’s Day, and four women who have made…
It may take not just a village but collective institutional action to help local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) overcome unprecedented challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. One silver lining is the growing digital connectivity that is helping more of these small players adapt to the “next” normal.This is according…
A survey of more than a hundred companies in the Philippines showed that majority of employers planned to use well-being programs as an edge to compete for talent. Leading global advisory company Willis Towers Watson said in a recent statement that of the employers surveyed said they would use the program as a “differentiator” in…
Filipino business owners are more upbeat about their prospects over the next 12 months as the economy began to adapt to the new economic landscape of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the central bank. In a press briefing on Thursday, officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the outlook on the country’s economy…
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged most businesses across the globe, but the consequent lockdown measures have also served as a catalyst for online marketplaces to gain wider acceptance. Consumers who were cooped up in their homes—some of whom were mall rats during prepandemic times—had no choice but to turn to digital platforms for their…
Filipino Food Month (FFM) this April will yet again be celebrated virtually, leaving our eyes feasting on regional culinary delights. “The main goal of Filipino Food Month is to raise awareness of our gastronomy and to recognize Philippine cuisine as an art form,” said chef Jose Antonio Miguel “Jam” Melchor, FFM proponent and founder of…
Cash is king, it’s often said. And for a long time, it was an undisputed fact of everyday payments in the Philippines. The unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, however, has prompted consumers to carry less and less cash in their pockets. Due to health-related concerns, social distancing and lockdown protocols, preference for cash payments for…