Tag: philippines
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Philippines improved slightly in attaining SDGs — UN report
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THE PHILIPPINES jumped six spots to 92nd out of 167 countries in achieving 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), but still grapples with significant challenges in addressing poverty, hunger and low-quality education, a United Nations (UN) body said in its latest report. In the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s (SDSN) 2024…
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Philippines slips in WEF Energy Transition Index
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THE PHILIPPINES dropped 11 spots in an index that measures countries’ energy transition efforts, reflecting the slowing global momentum amid increasing uncertainty. The Philippines ranked 105th out of 120 countries in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Energy Transition Index (ETI), from 94th in 2023. The Philippines’ latest ranking was its…
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SM Prime bolsters MSME growth and boom in the Philippines
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SM Supermalls continues its commitment to empower and enrich the growth of local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by building a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurship and innovation. “MSMEs are our local partners in generating value across all the communities we operate in,” said Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls.…
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The Philippines looks up to Estonia’s best practices as first foray into online voting for OFWs set in 2025
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The Philippines is eyeing to duplicate the success of online voting in the European country of Estonia in line with the goal of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make it easier for Filipinos living and working abroad to cast their votes in next year’s midterm election. In a recent…
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Marcos says inflation is still Philippines’ ‘greatest problem’
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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said inflation remains a major concern for his government. “It remains unfortunately our greatest problem that is brought by forces that we cannot control,” Mr. Marcos said at an annual Independence Day reception for diplomats at the Presidential Palace. Headline inflation hit…
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23 years of shaping energy regulation in the Philippines
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been an essential institution in overseeing and regulating the energy sector in our country since its inception. With its commitment to ensuring a dependable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy supply, the ERC has continued to uphold the highest standards and promote a resilient energy industry…
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PHI-ITA Friendship Cup on June 4 celebrates ties between the Italian Republic and the Republic of the Philippines
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On June 4, 2024, Tuesday, the Philippines-Italy Friendship Cup unfolds at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, featuring the Philippines U19 selection team and a selection of locally recruited players representing Italy. The match aims to promote and celebrate the close ties between the Italian Republic and the Republic of the…
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Hyundai Motor Philippines celebrates its second anniversary with exclusive after-sales promo
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Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) celebrates the second anniversary of its inauguration as the official sales subsidiary and official distributor of Hyundai Motor Company in the Philippines, this month of June. As a brand committed to “Progress for Humanity,” HMPH will be marking this milestone alongside its loyal customers through a…