Consumers turned to e-commerce for their needs due to the physical restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This saw the rise of online retail in the country and today, the sector continues to grow as more prefer its convenience and accessibility. With this came the emergence of “dark stores” which are generally warehouses used to …
When my friend Toni Gregory-Palenzuela sent me a message on July 1 to attend the opening of The Ruth Foundation’s Compassionate Community Kitchen on July 14, I did not think twice and immediately said yes. Toni found this curious and asked me why during the event. I first met Dr. Rumelie (Mae) Corvera, founder of …
Pole vaulting may not be a mainstream sport locally, but it has been making headlines in recent years with the help of Ernest John Obiena, more popularly known as EJ Obiena. The star pole vaulter from Manila came to the scene and brought honor to the Philippines as he made a name for himself. He …
On June 30, 2022, President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. fulfilled his ceremonial duties as he bid farewell to outgoing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte from Malacanang Palace. Soon after, he went straight to the National Museum for his official inauguration as the new president of the Republic of the Philippines. Below are the highlights of his inaugural …
NTT Ltd., a global technology and business solutions provider, has launched its Internet of Things (IoT) Services for Sustainability offering. The new end-to-end stack of solutions will help businesses advance progress against global sustainability initiatives and make data-driven decisions to reduce their carbon footprint through the intelligent use of IoT connectivity. One of the features …
The Bangsamoro Region underwent training on the development of an Investment Marketing and Communication Plan and is now adopting the Make It Happen in the Philippines (MIH) campaign brand for the region’s overall branding, including its investment promotion activities. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (BARMM-MTIT) attended the three-day …
It has been over a month since the release of Harry Styles’ third album “Harry’s House” but we here at The Red Circle are still grooving to its beats. From his first solo self-titled album in 2017, Harry has been gaining massive popularity and a widely diverse following. Even non-fans have surely heard of Sign of the Times. …
Cisco Systems Inc.’s recent study involving 28,000 employees in 27 countries found 92% of Filipinos prefer to work from anywhere. Out of over 1000 Filipino respondents, 79% said they saw improvements in the quality of their work in the hybrid work set-up. While 84% shared they feel they can do their tasks remotely just as …
MoEngage, an insights-led customer engagement platform, raised $77 million in Series E funding earlier this month to expand its footprint globally and explore “strategic acquisitions” to improve the platform. In a release, MoEngage said the latest round of funding was led by Goldman Sachs and B Capital, and was participated in by the company’s existing investors like …
Without a doubt, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the hardest hit by the pandemic. But thanks to technology, the supply chain has improved to mitigate losses and simplify operations. This is what UnionBank’s Supply Chain Finance is all about. The bank’s improved supply chain solution is a platform that “contributes effectively to …