‘Now is the time to buy’

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard
The CEO and co-founder of Leechiu Property Consultants is convinced that the Philippines today presents many opportunities in the real estate sector, despite the continued threats faced by the global economy.  The situation, he believes, calls for businesses to succeed using the time-tested approach of working hard. David Leechiu believes in the importance of giving […]
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Grasping the ‘green premium’

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard
Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia are failing to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s hospitality industry. The message that hotels and resorts are falling behind counterparts in other parts of the globe when it comes to sustainable tourism, was one […]
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Building a more resilient future

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard
Melody del Rosario, President of Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), recently delivered an impassioned talk on the reality of climate change and the critical role that nature-based solutions and science can play in mitigating its effects. The talk, titled “Shoring Up Coastal Communities in the Protection of Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems,” explored the devastating impacts […]
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Building with bamboo

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard
In celebration of National Bamboo Month, Base Bahay Foundation (Base), has assembled a respected lineup of international bamboo experts to speak on “Building with Bamboo: the Future of Sustainable Construction” at the second annual Bamboost, a bamboo forum slated on September 15 at the Loft at Manansala in Rockwell Center, Makati City.  Registration is now […]
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CREBA visits Senate Housing Committee chair

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard
Top officials of the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) paid a courtesy call on Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, chairman of the Committee on Housing, Urban Development and Resettlements in the Philippine Senate. Senator Ejercito will be among real estate and housing industry leaders and government dignitaries who will grace the […]
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Coco Gauff, Sabalenka clash in US Open final

September 8, 2023
News
 Tempo Desk
NEW YORK (AFP) – American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off disruption from climate protesters to reach the US Open final on Thursday as Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge scare to stay on course for a second Grand Slam title. A night of nerve-shredding se...
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Philippine stocks rise on improved jobs data

September 8, 2023
Business
 Jenniffer B. Austria
Local stocks returned to positive territory Friday after the government reported improved employment data. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index climbed 39.87 points, or 0.64 percent, to close at 6,222.94, while the broader all-shares index rose 13.24 points to settle at 3,360.23. Philstocks Financial Inc. research engagement officer Claire Alviar said investors welcomed reports that […]
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Monash University: Generative AI’s impact on skills may lift or crumble academic integrity

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard - Tech
Increased awareness of Generative AI’s advantages has also posed a threat to skills development across the globe as observed by Monash University. Adapting to innovation is essential to academic institutions yet academic integrity is being challenged as generative AI such as ChatGPT and similar applications become more convenient to learners and educators. In these early […]
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Lenovo, Erwan Heussaff showcase stories of Filipino spirit in ‘Let’s Get Into It’ Series

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard - Tech
  Consumers today have access to a world of entertainment, inspiration, and knowledge whether they are viewers or creators. Everyday, people are bringing their ideas to life in many ways and on different platforms. With innovation and technology readily available, everyone can become a creator but to stand out among the rest, one should be […]
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Trendy Xiaomi phones, tech products go on sale in extended back-to-school promo

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard - Tech
Back-to-school season is already in full swing. Xiaomi wants to make sure that students are prepared for anything with its Extended Back to School Promo from September 1 to 30, 2023. Students and parents alike can enjoy exciting deals on select Xiaomi products. The promo includes value-for-money Redmi phones, the RedmiBook 15, and other AIoT […]
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GoPro launches ₱24,990 HERO12 Black with up to 2x longer runtimes, 5.3K, 4K HDR Video

September 8, 2023
News
 Manila Standard - Tech
GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced its new HERO12 Black camera, raising the bar yet again for the small, rugged, ultra-versatile cameras the company is famous for. GoPro’s newest flagship camera has an SRP of ₱24,990 and builds on the groundbreaking performance of its of its predecessor, enabling up to 2x longer runtimes thanks to a redesigned power […]
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