Friday, April 4, 2025

Shifts in global migration trends open doors to rising global destinations for work and study abroad— British Council IELTS

As traditional pathways for migration are evolving, more Filipinos are seeking work and study opportunities beyond the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

To help them navigate the migration shift, the British Council, a globally recognised provider of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), equips candidates with the support and resources needed to gain internationally recognised qualifications for work, study, and living abroad.

With the British Council IELTS, Filipino students and professionals can expand their horizons in emerging destinations like Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, and Spain.

Schneider Electric champions energy efficiency as key to business resilience

Schneider Electric emphasizes that Philippine businesses can no longer treat energy efficiency as optional. Companies must act now to remain competitive and sustainable.

While 98% of Philippine businesses have sustainability goals, only 52% are taking meaningful action.

Schneider Electric’s three-step approach to strategize, digitize, and decarbonize offers a clear path to closing this gap.

As climate change and rising energy costs continue to impact businesses, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has reinforced its call for Philippine businesses to prioritize energy efficiency as the fastest and most cost-effective route to sustainability. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Healthy Options Opens 35th Store with Fresh Market Concept

Healthy Options opens its 35th store at Greenhills Mall, introducing a fresh market concept designed by the renowned French agency, Stories.

Healthy living just got a little more exciting! Healthy Options, the country’s all-natural and organic retailer has opened its 35th store at Greenhills Mall, unveiling a fresh market concept that’s set to redefine your shopping experience. Designed by the internationally acclaimed French design agency Stories, this innovative space combines elegance and functionality, making your path to health and wellness enjoyable.

Adding to the store's modern vibe are Healthy Options’ first-ever self-checkout counters, offering a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience. Say goodbye to long lines and hello to convenience as you browse through shelves stocked with clean, natural, and nutritious products.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Caltex Powers Up Makati with New Fuel Station on Arnaiz Avenue cor. Osmeña Highway

The new Caltex station in Arnaiz, Makati, is now open, delivering top-quality products and fuels to the community.

Chevron Philippines Inc.  (CPI), marketer of Caltex, continues to expand its network with the grand opening of a new retail station in Arnaiz Avenue corner Osmeña Highway, Makati City. The new station adds to Caltex's surge in growth of its network of service stations across the country.

This flagship station features Jollibee, which allows customers to enjoy food in the same location, not just refuel.

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Empowering Excellence: How Women Leaders at FedEx Philippines Are Helping Shape an Inclusive Future

FedEx Philippines is a proud advocate of our inclusive culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the journeys of its remarkable women leaders.

These leaders -- Maribeth Espinosa, Jenieryll Jomarie Mangalindan, Anne Marie Liwag-Inawat, and Maria Isabel Novero-Benitez -- illustrate how the company’s "People-Service-Profit" (PSP) philosophy, including its focus on equal opportunity for all, empowers employees to excel, regardless of gender, background, or role.

These shared stories attest to the positive transformation that occurs when organizations provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Leadership Without Limits

Maribeth Espinosa, FedEx Philippines Managing Director

With a background in chemistry, Maribeth Espinosa, Managing Director of FedEx Philippines, began her career as a Dangerous Goods agent and steadily rose through the ranks—driven by skill, teamwork, and an unshakable commitment to growth.

“I’m not a female leader. I’m a leader. Nothing more, nothing less,” she asserts. 

Meet the Caltex Women Retailers Who Are Changing the PH Fuel Scene, One Drop at a Time

There is a gender gap in the fuel industry with women only making up 22% of the global oil and gas workforce, and from that number, only 20% reach senior positions in oil and gas companies, highlighting the industry’s urgent need to provide them with more leadership opportunities. 

However, Caltex Filipina retailers are changing that by taking the reins of their fuels business and creating space in the industry for more women to grow and thrive. This International Women’s Month, meet the women who are shaking up the industry by bringing Caltex with Techron clean fuels to motorists nationwide:

Melissa Simeon

For Melissa Simeon, breaking into the industry was a no-brainer thanks to its reputation as a stable and essential business.  Inspired by her mother, Melissa put her resilience and business savvy to the test by becoming a Caltex Retailer.

Melissa and her husband Jules set up shop in Marilao, Bulacan. The site began operations in December 2021, servicing countless motorists in the Central Luzon region.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Mega Prime Foods Takes a Bold Step into the Global Market with Dubai Launch

Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI) is strengthening its global footprint with a strategic expansion into Dubai, introducing its leading product categories—including Mega Sardines, the Number 1 Sardines in the Philippines, Mega Mackerel, Mega Squid, Mega Prime Corn & Mushroom, and Mega Prime Nata—to the Middle Eastern market.

As part of this exciting move, MPFI participated in Gulfood 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions, alongside the Export Sales and Marketing teams, providing a platform to showcase Mega Sardines’ fresh-catch quality, Mega Mackerel’s rich and flavorful taste, Mega Squid’s quality seafood offering, Mega Prime Corn & Mushroom’s kitchen convenience, and Mega Prime Nata’s refreshing versatility. These products were introduced not only to Filipinos in the UAE but also to Dubai’s diverse, multicultural community, reinforcing the company’s vision: “To bring pride to Filipinos by providing world-class brands that uplift people's lives.”