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Gokongwei-run Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is ceasing the manufacturing and sales of its products in China, as it is set to bid farewell to the Chinese market next year.In its stock exchange disclosure, the listed food manufacturer did not specify ...

Canned food manufacturer Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) has set aside P5 billion for its capital expenditure this year, up from around P3 billion in 2023. Half of the allocation will go to its coconut business, capitalizing on higher global consumer demand. ...

Let's admit it. We tend to splurge on ourselves when times get tough. Some like to call it retail therapy, while others may just be looking for a way to motivate themselves to keep going. This explains why there was a ...

Tycoon Frederick Dy-owned Security Bank Corporation has entered into an alliance with Lazada Philippines, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in the country, to extend its offerings to online shoppers. Through the partnership, Lazada users can browse and check out ...

With artificial intelligence taking over the digital landscape, technology giant Microsoft is looking to build AI-ready workforces in Southeast Asia.Microsoft has pledged to train 2.5 million people across member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which ...

From farm to retail prices, it's always been a domino effect. When the cost of food is skyrocketing, it's usually because of supply problems. In the case of palay or unhusked rice, crops are damaged either when it's too ...

A measure has been filed in the Senate calling for an investigation on the proliferation of spam and phishing text messages that now include the receiver's name to ensure the protection of consumers' right to privacy and security.Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, ...