MNLToday

24/12/2023

Unwrap the joy of the season with MNLToday, your source of good news!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with warmth, love, and positivity. 🎄✨

12/12/2023

THE KEY TO GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), the Philippines' leading infrastructure conglomerate, is venturing into the agricultural sector with a vision to contribute to the country's food security goals. This move aligns with MPIC's commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility, extending its reach beyond infrastructure projects to address a critical national challenge.

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is a leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with a diversified portfolio of investments in power, toll roads, water, logistics, light rail, and healthcare.…

05/12/2023

From sports to music, MNLToday.ph welcomes A.G. Quinto for his column, "FREE AGENT".

SOMEWHERE, someone must be practicing. Or at least trying to figure out how to get through those several bars of that iconic guitar solo. Only days away from the next…

30/11/2023

Happy Bonifacio Day! 🇵🇭
As we approach the celebration of the great Andres Bonifacio's legacy, let's honor his courage and commitment to our nation. May his ideals inspire us to strive for justice, freedom, and unity. Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Bonifacio Day! 🇵🇭

24/11/2023

EYES HERE! LONG WEEKEND AGAIN!

November 27, 2023 (Monday nearest November 30/Bonifacio Day) is a 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆.

This year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared November 27 as a non-working holiday and November 30 as a working day under Proclamation No. 90.

Every employee covered by the Holiday Pay Rule is entitled to the minimum wage rate (daily basic wage). This means that the employee is entitled to at least 100% of the minimum wage rate even if the employee did not report for work, provided the said employee is present or is on leave of absence with pay on the work day immediately preceding the holiday.

Work performed on that day merits at least twice (200%) the daily wage of the employees.

21/11/2023

IT'S HER TIME
Maria Madriella T. Urquiola traded her gadgets and turned her priority to train as a gymnast.

Maria Madriella T. Urquiola traded her gadgets and turned her priority to train as a gymnast. During the pandemic, “Madri” or “Air 2” started training after her mom Lhara enrolled her to…

21/11/2023

THE EAGLE OF THE SOUTH PAYS TRIBUTE TO PH'S IRON LADY

VICE President Sara Duterte led the unveiling ceremony renaming two roads in Quezon City in honor of the late senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

VICE President Sara Duterte led the unveiling ceremony renaming two roads in Quezon City in honor of the late senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago on Saturday. The BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue)…

16/11/2023

Yesterday November 15, 2023(Wednesday), the Department of Transportation clarified which cars and officials are allowed to utilize the EDSA busway.

09/11/2023

THEY'RE BAAAAACK

Slimmers World Great Bodies 2023 is officially back at the Newport Worlds Manila.

After a 3-year hiatus, the much-awaited fitness pageant is here.

With a total of 27 contestants representing different Slimmers World Fitness Centers in the metropolis, this annual show aims to inspire people to live a healthy life.

27/10/2023

HELPING THE LOCAL CORN FARMERS

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its food unit San Miguel Foods, has purchased over 1.3 million metric tons of corn amounting to P23.9 billion from farmers nationwide since 2020 to date. This is part of the company’s continuing initiative to source raw materials for its food products directly from local growers to help boost farm incomes, reduce the country’s dependence on imports, and help achieve food self-sufficiency.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its food unit San Miguel Foods, has purchased over 1.3 million metric tons of corn amounting to P23.9 billion from farmers nationwide since 2020 to…

27/10/2023

AC VENTURES' BLASCO IS NEW ESG HEAD

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Green & Sustainable Working Group confirmed that it has inducted AC Ventures’ Principal and Head of ESG Lauren Blasco into its Carbon Center of Excellence (CCoE).
Lauren has committed to a five-year tenure to act as an official advisor to public and private stakeholders across the bloc on how to build, launch, and grow voluntary carbon markets.

JAKARTA, INDONESIA The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Green & Sustainable Working Group confirmed that it has inducted AC Ventures’ Principal and Head of ESG Lauren Blasco into its Carbon Center of Excellence (CCoE).  …

27/10/2023

SOMETHINGS BREWING

The Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with Nestlé Philippines Inc. to implement the Mindanao Robusta Coffee Project which aims to raise coffee production by improving farmers’ access to farm inputs, training, and market opportunities.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with Nestlé Philippines Inc. to implement the Mindanao Robusta Coffee Project which aims to raise coffee production by improving farmers’ access to farm inputs,…

27/10/2023

MERALCO GIVES A HELPING HAND

To help prepare the country on its goal to be experts in nuclear energy, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is ready to offer scholarships to students and professionals who are interested to pursue degrees in nuclear science, nuclear engineering and related fields.

To help prepare the country on its goal to be experts in nuclear energy,  Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is ready to offer scholarships to students and professionals who are interested…

27/10/2023

AYALA BACKED

Pinoy pole vaulter EJ Obiena has found his official training home in the Philippines.
Obiena inked a partnership with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), for a two-year sponsorship deal that will support the athlete’s training.

Pinoy pole vaulter EJ Obiena has found his official training home in the Philippines. Obiena got another huge backing from the private sector as he inked a partnership with Ayala…

27/10/2023

ARIGATOU

THE JAPANESE government turned over a one-story, four room building to the Santo Niño High School in Talibon, Bohol.
The Japanese Embassy in Manila hoped the donation would enable the students to complete their senior high school years.

THE JAPANESE government turned over a one-story, four room building to the Santo Niño High School in Talibon, Bohol. In a statement, the Japanese Embassy in Manila hoped the donation…

27/10/2023

MULTIPLE MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARDS ACHIEVED!

BPI won gold for Excellence in Personalization Marketing, Excellence in Data-Driven Marketing & Consumer Insights, and Excellence in Viral Marketing. The bank also won silver for Excellence in Content Marketing.

Uncover their secret by reading this article

Manila, Philippines – The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was recently awarded three golds and one silver in the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards by Marketing-Interactive, which recognizes the best…

20/10/2023

ADM IS COMMITTED TO HELP THE RISE OF PH LOCAL PET ECONOMY

At the recent 28th Philippine Animal Hospital Association (PAHA) Conference at Marriott Hotel Manila, ADM’s pet nutrition business joined the convention where more than 1,000 veterinarians and animal experts learned about the latest developments in veterinary medicine and pet nutrition.

(MANILA – PHILIPPINES) The global pet industry is poised to increase from $320 billion today to almost $500 billion by 2030, according to a recent report by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI).…

09/10/2023

ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY

Nissan's electrification of the car industry has had a significant impact on the global automotive industry. Nissan has shown that electric vehicles can be mass-produced and affordable, and Nissan has helped to make electric vehicles a more mainstream option for consumers.

Discover the Secret behind Nissan's Success in the Car Industry through this article

Nissan is a pioneer in electric vehicles, having released its first EV, the Tama Electric Vehicle, in 1947. The Tama was a two-seater truck with a top speed of 35…

08/10/2023

LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES

SM Group’s commitment in empowering youth through education is evident through its social good arm, SM Foundation (SMFI). SMFI continues to support aspiring students in achieving their dreams by providing access to higher education.

Read here for more details.

SM Group’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth through education is evident through its social good arm, SM Foundation (SMFI). SMFI continues to support aspiring students in achieving their dreams by…

27/09/2023

ISRAELI EMBASSY JOINS BRIGADA ESKWELA

The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela at Bagong Tanyag Elementary School (BTES) – Annex A and transformed a vacant space into a mini library called Jerusalem Learning Resource Center.

The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela at Bagong Tanyag Elementary School (BTES) – Annex A and transformed a vacant space…

23/09/2023

HELPING HANDS FOR HARVEST

Team Energy is a power generation company in the Philippines committed to supporting the growth of the country's agriculture sector. Through its corporate social responsibility arm, valuable contributions are made to the development of the agriculture sector in the Philippines.

Learn how their programs help improve the lives of farmers by reading the article here:

Team Energy is a power generation company in the Philippines that is committed to supporting the growth of the country’s agriculture sector. Through its corporate social responsibility arm, TeaM Energy…

20/09/2023

REACHABLE SUSTAINABILITY

Josephine Gotianun Yap leads one of the country’s rapidly expanding diversified conglomerates. Armed with an MBA specializing in finance and international business from the University of Chicago, Gotianun-Yap entered the family business during her early twenties when it primarily focused on real estate and consumer finance. Just as the family enterprise evolved significantly from its roots in used-car financing, which her father established in 1955. Today, Gotianun-Yap is aspiring for ambitious and significant goals for the Group.

Learn more by reading this article:

Josephine Gotianun Yap leads one of the country’s rapidly expanding diversified conglomerates. As the only daughter of the late business magnate Andrew Gotianun Sr., she manages a diverse portfolio including…