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PHILIPPINE CAE SECTOR GEARS UP FOR 2025 MIDDLE EAST CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS MISSION WITH POCB’S MARKET BRIEFING ON SAUDI ARABIA Manila, Philippines — July 4, 2025. As part of ongoing efforts to expand the international reach of the Philippine Construction, Architecture, and Engineering (CAE) sectors, the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB)
Read more. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), has approved P4.22 million in loans for 24 women-owned businesses under the recently launched Women’s Enterprise Fund (WEF). This first wave of approvals comes ahead of a formal awarding on July 10, for the initial
Read more. In a bid to promote safer and more trustworthy digital trade, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark through a new online portal. This aims to ensure the safety and reliability of online transactions. The initiative will help consumers identify legitimate online merchants and assure
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry babies while presenting business plans. Jona May Carandang is a hardworking mompreneur from Bay, Laguna. She began her entrepreneurial journey with just Php2,500 lent by her sister, selling skincare and beauty products while working as a barista. But deep down, her heart was
Read more. NEGROS ORIENTAL — The story of Subida Souvenirs is one of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Behind the beautifully crafted bamboo mugs, engraved wooden art, and native toys is a deeper narrative of a couple’s love for culture, community, and the Filipino artisan. At the heart of it all are Michael
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In the Philippines, calamansi juice is a staple beverage. It is refreshing and flavorful, and it’s packed with Vitamin C — making it a great choice for boosting your immune system. It’s the kind of thing that would be in demand during a health crisis. Owing to its popularity and
Read more. Who would’ve thought that a graduation project would become an opportunity to shed light on someone else’s life? Gleizl Joy Soo, also known as Joy to her friends and peers, combined her love for fashion and her search for her life’s purpose in her small enterprise, Musa Fabric. From Fashion
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Do you still remember the first time you smelled the oozing aroma of coffee? The mixture of bittersweet yet comforting feelings that probably gets you excited every time you wake up or take a break from your usual 8 to 5 routine. The familiarity that lingers ever so delicately, you
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