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It has been more than a year since we are all caught unprepared by the pandemic brought about by the Covid-19. The impact of Covid-19 has slammed businesses and different industries instantly in just a short period of time, despite the efforts made in making the economy move forward. One of the hardest hit is the hospitality industry. Businesses should not only survive, but should adapt and thrive.  Affected businesses has doubled its efforts to develop and adapt to the new normal by following heightened safety measures and investing on technological advancement for the protection of all guests and employees,  just like the largest and fastest-growing Filipino-owned hotel chain in the country did across all of its branches. “Here at Hotel Sogo, we are trying on things to help improve the situation in our hotels as early as March 2020 last year. From that point on, we continued to research, invest further and develop innovative ways to upgrade our safety protocols especia...

True to his words and commitment, Congressman Mikee Romero personally handed over to the first ever Olympic Gold medalist of the Philippines, Hidilyn Diaz , the P3 million check, for winning the first ever Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. She got the gold for competing in Weightlifting in the Women’s 55kg category. Congressman Mikee Romero with Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz Hidilyn Diaz receives P3M additional incentive from Congressman Mikee Romero   It will be recalled that Congressman Romero committed an additional P3 million, P2 million and P1 million incentive for gold, silver and bronze Filipino medalist/s in this year’s Olympics. He announced this last July 20 before the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum. He took this initiative to be able to add motivation to our competing athletes and this is out of his own company’s expense.   As we know, Congressman Romero is the richest lawmaker in the land and 46th in the Forbes magazine list of weal...

If children is the hope of our nation, it is but right that we put focus on them specifically on their nutrition. Empty stomach, empty mind! What future is in store for them if they are not nourish properly. With malnutrition affecting many children, it is crucial for the community to work together   to help these children, who will eventually become the future of the country. Recognizing its role in helping build the nation, Mega Global Corporation together with the Mega Tiu Lim Foundation will once again hold the Mega Bigay Sustansya program for the third straight year . A health and nutrition program that’s deep rooted from the company’s core value of malasakit. With its determination to improve the health sector of the country, Mega Bigay Sustansya aims to reinforce the importance of nutrition to every Filipino family nationwide and extend a helping hand to those in need.  As it expands the program, Mega Global will be working in partnership with the Reach Out Feed Phi...

The value of logistics has become more evident because of the COVID-19 crisis. The advent of the pandemic and the ensuing government quarantine restrictions highlighted the significance of logistics  because these compelled many Filipinos and businesses to depend on logistics service providers as their means to obtain goods safely. Hiring the right logistics partner has become more critical.  Individuals and organizations realize now more than ever, the importance of logistics and that choosing a logistics company to partner with should not be a task taken lightly.    Airspeed, one of the leading logistics service providers in the country, shows their capacity and capability as a Company, backed up by their strength and achievements. Since its establishment in 1985, Airspeed has grown steadily to become one of the leading integrated end-to-end logistics service providers in the country. To be an established and thriving participant, a highly competitive 35 year...

In the male dominated Philippine logistics industry, there is a company headed by a mother of four and has been successfully thriving and slugging it out with the “Big Boys” for more than 35 years. Airspeed is an end-to-end logistics solutions and express courier company founded in 1985 by Chairman and President Rosemarie P. Rafael . Through the leadership and vision of Mrs. Rafael, Airspeed has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing logistics companies in the country today.           A closer look at Airspeed reveals why it stands out in the cargo and logistics industry and exposes the most probable reason why it continues to grow and prosper. Although it is unusual, it is not unlikely that a woman holds the top position in a highly successful logistics company. What is certainly extraordinary and significant, is that 80% of Airspeed’s top executives and 45% of Airspeed’s middle tier managers, the people responsible for Airspeed’s achievements,...

Getting your dream house can be as easy as logging to your Shopee App and searching for Lumina Homes Official.   They are giving away discounts in the form of vouchers. as part of the early celebration of Lumina Homes’ 9 th year anniversary this August, from July 21 to August 8, 2021.   Lumina Homes being the first house and lot developer to launch a Shopee PH online store has consistently teamed up with Shopee in making home reservation discounts as well as giving away a brand new house and lot as a raffle prize last  Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Avail yourself of 10% discount on Shopee for selected Lumina home models! These include 2-storey house-and-lot packages which can either be loft-type, townhouse, or single-firewall units. Shopee lets you choose a Lumina home model and reserve it with e-vouchers or digital vouchers equivalent to reservation fees. An e-voucher is assigned to a particular Lumina home model, which can be used to reserve that home m...

Several women stood tall and proud to have made their marks in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and corporate social responsibility. It is on this light that Asia Leaders Awards 2021 (ALA 2021) put the spotlight on them now by celebrating “Women in Power” at the awards ceremony to be held on November 11 at the Embassy of Singapore. One of the empowered women honouree for ALA 2021 is Ms. Liza Timbol .   Another award winning entrepreneur,   Ms. Timbol is the newly elected President of Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines . She now represents 429 rural banks with a combined resources of P 301 billion.   She is the first Kapampangan elected to this prestigious position and the first woman EVP of GR BANK.   GR Bank , the number 1 family owned rural bank nationwide, is founded in 1954 by her late father Jose "Pitong" Carlos , now with 25 branches in several cities and provinces.   With over 65 years of experience, GRBank remain...