Bahrain princess planning to invest in Subic Bay
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The princess of Bahrain is considering putting investments in the Subic Bay Freeport after a brief visit to the facility recently.
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22 families receive anti-child labor grant from BARMM government
COTABATO CITY — At least 22 families in Cotabato City with children employed as laborers received an initial cash assistance as a startup fund for small entrepreneurial projects that can generate extra income and prevent forced employment of underage family members.
PetPal wins gold for innovative vaccination campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Not all pet stores and pet services shops are created equal.
Legarda commends Belmonte’s Murang Bigas
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda thanked Quezon City District 2 Councilor Mikey Belmonte for the Murang Bigas Handog Pangkabuhayan program, which provided residents with P20,000 worth of affordable rice for their startup business.
Quick takes from around the market
1. Cebu Pacific [CEB 32.00, down 0.2%; 74% avgVol] [link] said that 20% of its planes will be out of service in 2024 due to a maintenance issue related to planes carrying Pratt & Whitney engines. CEB expects to have 10 planes out of commission by the end of this year, and for that number to expand to 20 in FY24.
'The geeks are back': GOAB returns after 5-year hiatus
PANGLAO, Bohol — Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), a two-day international conference, officially commenced on Thursday, marking its return after five years of hiatus.
GOAB 2023 brings innovation to Panglao, Bohol
MANILA, Philippines — The highly anticipated tech event of the year, Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), launched in Panglao, Bohol on Wednesday.
Marcos eyes PH as hub for digital innovation
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on global experts in finance, technology and public policy to explore partnerships with Filipino startups, saying the Philippines is «cementing its position as a hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship.»