The additional P27.5-billion equity infused into state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) will be injected into existing and upcoming loan programs for small businesses badly hit by the pandemic-induced recession, an official said. In a telephone interview on Wednesday, Landbank vice president and corporate affairs group head Vivian Cañonero said the Bayanihan to Recover…
The latest tally shows that the new coronavirus has caused the death of about 1.46 million people worldwide, including at least 8,300 in the Philippines. But the casualty count can also be reckoned in terms of business entities. According to a survey done by the World Bank in partnership with the Department of Finance and…
The country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), referred to as the lifeblood of the economy, bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. With strict lockdown restrictions especially during the early part of the global health crisis in 2020, hundreds or perhaps thousands of these enterprises were forced to close shop. A good number were…
Upstarts set up shop aiming to reach milestones, score breakthroughs and grow larger. With Globe and its ecosystem of solutions, invaluable help will empower them to fulfill their goals faster. This is what Globe Business declared during “Tuloy-tuloy na Success,” an online event held on August 17 where the digital solutions titan emphasized its commitment…
The country’s leading health maintenance organization (HMO) is ushering in a new era for healthcare delivery in the Philippines. While it has long been making quality healthcare accessible to more Filipinos across the country, MediCard Philippines Inc. has also been, over the last several years, spearheading a new cycle of transformation in its delivery, particularly…