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Global design company Benoy is expanding its portfolio in The Philippines, confirming five new commissions while completing two schemes. A studio of architects, masterplanners, and interior and graphic designers, Benoy has been working in the region for more…
At the State Dinner in his honor hosted by President Aquino at Malacañang, Japan’s Emperor Akihito offered a toast to President Aquino for the “good health and happiness of the Filipino people” and said that Japan must never forget the loss of Filipino lives…
The Philippines now takes the leadership role in charting the development direction of the Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA) in the next two years with the recent assumption of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) president…
Home-furnishing retailer Index Living Mall has announced its 2020 vision to continue its push beyond Thailand into other ASEAN countries. With franchised stores already trading in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, the company believes the region’s urbanisation…
In an online survey of over 300 respondents, only a third (36%) of Filipinos are really happy with their Valentine’s Day gifts. Less than half (46%) said that they were satisfied while 3% expressed absolute dissatisfaction. The survey, conducted by Lazada,…
Benoy, the global studio of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, announces its expansion across the Philippines as the firm’s portfolio grows with new and built projects. Benoy is excited to confirm five new appointments as well as…
The Philippines now takes the leadership role in charting the development direction of the Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Associations (Fapra) in the next two years with the recent assumption of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) President…
Beautiful hand made designer artistic vase pottery designed by Maitland Smith Ltd. in Philippines, selling for $150, cash only. Retail price is $349.95 plus tax, reduced to sell quickly, original tags from purchase on bottom of vase Maitland-Smith specialises…
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) ended 2015 by receiving another accolade for its four-tower residential complex called The Sapphire Bloc developed by Robinsons Residences, a trusted residential development brand under RLC. The Sapphire Bloc represented the…
The Philippine economy grew 5.8 percent in 2015, short of even lowered government expectations after being hampered by a weak world economy, El Nino and slow government spending in the first half of the year. The government initially forecast growth of 7-8…
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III gave a red-carpet welcome to Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Wednesday in a sign of blossoming ties between the two nations, both mired in territorial disputes with China, while further moving past painful memories of…
Indonesia has won awards in three out of the six categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards (ASEANTA) 2016 at an event held in Manila, the Philippines, a minister said. “Wonderful Indonesia” won awards in three of the six categories of the ASEAN Awards, Tourism…
More consumers in The Philippines are using contactless payments, according to the Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study 2015. It shows that 29 per cent of Filipinos have used contactless payments for transactions over the past year, up from 21 per cent in…
The Philippines plans to close a loophole in regulation of trust funds, by restricting those overseen by banks from parking short-term cash at the central bank. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is considering limiting lenders’ trust units from placing funds in its…
Ford Philippines sales last year jumped a record 25 percent to 25,372 units, firmly establishing Ford as the number three-selling automotive brand in the country. EcoSport, Everest and Ranger each deliver record full-year sales in the Philippines. Record…
Countries must continue to invest and pursue reforms in information and communication technology (ICT) to serve the nearly 60 percent of the world’s population who remain excluded from the digital economy, a new World Bank report said. In its “World…
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