The Lei Company: Community building and cultural preservation through entrepreneurship
A LEI or a flower garland is more than something you wear around your neck, as it is a message of welcome, congratulations, love, sympathy and many more. Used…
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Employers push for P20 wage hike instead of P344
THE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on Wednesday, October 24, found a total of P20 increase in daily minimum wage to be the “acceptable” amount for workers to recover…
PAL wins another 4-Star international award
APEX confers 4-Star honors for PAL’s inflight service, seats & cabin products PHILIPPINE Airlines has won another international award, garnering a FOUR STAR Major Regional Airline 2019 rating certified by…
PH ranks 56th on global competitiveness report
The Philippines placed 56th globally among 140 countries in the latest Global Competitiveness Report 2018-2019 of the World Economic Forum. It also showed the Philippines as the fifth most competitive…
Businesses still ‘confused’ over Boracay re-opening plans
The government’s guidelines for popular tourist spot Boracay Island still have many Boracay businesses confused. Elena Brugger, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Boracay, said in…
PH Participates in Global Trade Conf., Expo in Houston
HOUSTON 16 October 2018 – The Philippines as a premiere investment destination was highlighted at the the 2018 Houston Global Trade Conference & Expo, where Philippine Consul General in Houston…
PH sees decade of 7 percent growth from $180-billion infrastructure drive
SECRETARY of Budget and Management (DBM) Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday, October 10, said the Philippines expects economic growth to recover to 7-8 percent target next year as it pushes ahead…
New research measures how much countries could boost economic productivity by investing in people
A new World Bank research released today provides policymakers a compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people — and…
19th Asian Small Business Expo promises to cultivate new generation of entrepreneurs
Starting your own business is always going to have risks. Maybe you’re making a career shift and decided to pursue your passion. Or maybe you want to upgrade your current…
PH Agriculture Sec. Piñol visits Washington, highlights PH agri cooperation with US
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After attending the High-Level Meeting on the Implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) in New York held at the margins of the 73rd Session…
Garcetti talks tech innovation, talents in LA at Makers Summit
Innovation in the 21st century could be summed up into one word: startup. The ubiquity of the Internet, social media and smartphones into our daily lives has established the new…
Price surges major concern among Filipinos, says poll
MAJORITY of Filipinos want the current administration to immediately address rising prices of basic goods and services. The figures from the September 2018 Ulat ng Bayan revealed that 63 percent…
32 years of serving Filipino kababayans with safe and reliable door-to-door service since 1986
Customer’s satisfaction has always been the company’s top priority MON Cargo Services, Inc. the pioneer in door-to-door delivery services to the Philippines in the Bay Area celebrates its 32nd year…
PH Consulate General in Honolulu Inaugurates Chancery Construction, Renovation Project
HONOLULU 26 September 2018 – To ensure fast and efficient service to the public, the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu will construct a new consular annex building and renovate its…
Fil-Am nurse sentenced for $1-M Ponzi scheme
A Filipina-American nurse from Dallas, Texas was sentenced last week for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that cost victims — many of whom were also Filipino nurses — over $1 million….
Duterte blames Trump for inflation as locals and leaders point back to TRAIN law
During his speech in front of the Filipino community in Jordan last Friday, September 7, President Rodrigo Duterte blamed U.S. President Donald Trump as the cause of the current inflation…
California to run on 100% clean electricity by 2045
Gov. Brown signs new bill that aims to combat damaging effects of climate change Governor Jerry Brown signed two measures on Monday, Sept. 10 aiming to convert California to 100…
Villar rises to second richest in PH, next to Henry Sy
Real estate tycoon and former politician Manuel “Manny” Villar is now the Philippines’ second richest man after his wealth tripled due to the boom in the construction business that benefited…
Duterte to create department to improve doing businesses in PH
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, September 6 announce the creation of a department that would ease up the business process in the country for foreign investors. In his speech…
Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings
Warning letters for products that looked like juice boxes, cookies and candy part of efforts to protect youth from dangers of nicotine and tobacco product The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
PH, Israel ink 3 agreements in landmark visit
The governments of the Philippines and the State of Israel have signed three agreements that would strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Prime…
Arnold T. Gonzales, Tourism Promotions Board Officer-in-Charge, on empowering employees and officials in promoting the Philippines all over the world
MARKETING veteran Arnold T. Gonzales was chosen unanimously by the Board of Directors, chaired by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat, as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), following…
Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente Hills holds grand opening, seeks to be No. 1 dealership in SoCal
FOR those who are eyeing to buy a Maserati or Alfa Romeo in Southern California, look no further than Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente Hills. Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente…
Foreign Travel Agents And Philippine Sellers Converge For Phitex 2018
More than 200 buyers and over 220 sellers are set to participate in this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) – organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm…
California may overturn order to return $331-M to mortgage settlement fund
Hundreds of foreclosures resulted from Wells Fargo glitch Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento are hoping to overturn a court ruling that would order California to use $331 million in helping homeowners hit…
San Manuel Casino breaks ground on expansion with onsite hotel, world-class entertainment venue
THE San Manuel Band of Mission Indians officially began its major expansion project, marked by Yaamava’, a celebratory event and groundbreaking ceremony, that was observed by dozens of community leaders,…
The Filipino confectioner who delivers cake pops to hospital patients
Fil-Am sugar artist Albert Daniel partners with Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center to gift cake pops as parting gifts to maternity ward patients GIVING birth is life’s greatest…
First annual Travel, Trade and Consumer roadshow a resounding success
THE bustling SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson became the apex of the Filipino-American community last August 4 and 5 during the Travel, Trade and Consumer Roadshow (TTC). The event is…
Lulu Group International to put up export operation in PH
Hypermarket operator LuLu Group International is planning to invest $1 million in the Philippines for its export venture of products such as fruits and vegetables, textiles, garments, furniture, and electronics….
Fil-Am businesses on display at Travel, Trade & Consumer Roadshow in Carson, CA
Free event on Aug. 4 & 5 features exhibitors, seminars, entertainment & food AN exciting summer weekend of Pinoy pride is coming up on August 4 and 5 at the South…