RCBC upsizes medium-term note program to $4 billion
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTORIZAL COMMERCIAL Banking Corp. (RCBC) has upsized its medium-term note program to $4 billion from $3 billion, it said on Tuesday.The Yuchengco-led bank will also be issuing foreign currency-denominated senior notes under the program, RCBC said in a
PHL startup fights ‘period poverty’ using bamboo
1 of 3FEMININE CARE startup Hiraya Pilipina created zero-plastic sanitary pads from bamboo to help fight menstrual period poverty and stigma in the Philippines.Aside from helping girls, Dream bamboo pads are made of 100% natural material to reduce waste, Cleorine
Sonak Retail Group names new president, plans new ventures
MARIA AURORA “AC” C. LEGARDASONAK Retail Group has named Maria Aurora “AC” C. Legarda as its new president.“Ms. Legarda’s extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate will be instrumental in amplifying Sonak’s current presence in the Philippines, which
Smart waste innovation tackles $75 million problem: Protecting businesses from cooking oil theft
Businesses and property owners face mounting challenges in waste management, from costly used cooking oil theft to unexpected septic tank overflows. According to the North American Renderers Association, an estimated $75 million worth of used cooking oil disappears from U.S.
ONE AMAZON Launches World’s First Internet of Forests (IoF™) to Safeguard the Amazon Rainforest
ONE AMAZON has announced the launch of the world’s first Internet of Forests (IoF), a groundbreaking initiative designed to digitally monitor and protect the Amazon Rainforest while fostering sustainable development for its communities. Unveiled in collaboration with MIT Media Lab, Veea,