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PLDT Moving Headquarters to Filinvest City

July 5, 2025October 22, 2025carlocarrasco

In relation to the Filinvest Group’s strong confidence with its Alabang central business district (CBD), it has been revealed that telecommunication giant PLDT will relocate its headquarters to the Southgate District of Filinvest City in Alabang, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

For the newcomers reading this, Filinvest City is located within the Alabang area of Muntinlupa, and it is connected with both the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Metro Manila Skyway (which itself is connected to the NAIA Expressway and the North Luzon Expressway) which makes travel connectivity convenient. PLDT itself has its current headquarters in Makati City which has lasted for decades. This new development with Filinvest City adds potential business value to Alabang. It should be noted that Filinvest City also has its own local residents.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the news report of Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Filinvest City, the premier township developed by the Filinvest Group, is poised for a transformation with the announcement that PLDT Inc., the nation’s largest integrated telecommunications company, will relocate its headquarters to the Southgate District of Filinvest City.

This strategic move, which involves the development of the country’s first tech campus, signals a game-changing moment for the Garden City, paving the way for a smarter, greener, and more connected urban landscape in Metro South.

The decision to move was revealed in a press statement from Filinvest City, noting that PLDT’s choice of Filinvest City followed years of careful study and strategic planning.

The planned five-hectare PLDT campus, envisioned as the future headquarters for the telecommunications group, is slated for progressive development, with initial phases expected to commence soon.

The project draws inspiration from leading global tech campuses and reflects PLDT’s long-term commitment to fostering an innovative and future-ready workplace.

This campus is part of our effort to build a healthier, more collaborative work environment, said PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan. He added that it reflects our belief that the workplace must evolve alongside the industries we serve. We hope it will inspire creativity, encourage teamwork, and support the future of PLDT.

The tech campus is designed not only as a headquarters but also as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation, aiming to consolidate talent and technology to cultivate a culture of agility and forward-thinking.

This aligns with PLDT’s dedication to shaping the future of connectivity in the Philippines. The development is projected to create thousands of jobs during both construction and operational phases, boosting demand for residential and commercial spaces and supporting local businesses and startups.

It is also expected to attract professionals and innovators to Metro South, reinforcing Filinvest City’s role as a nexus for future-forward enterprises.

Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Vice Chairperson, Filinvest Development Corporation, noted the transformation of Filinvest City from a quiet stock farm into a vibrant garden metropolis, stating that this was achieved through vision, dedication, and a steadfast sense of purpose. She also said, Filinvest City was designed with intention: to foster an environment where businesses thrive, innovation flourishes, and people live well. We believe a great city is not simply a backdrop to success—but a catalyst for it.” She further added that Filinvest remains committed to continued growth and meaningful collaboration, especially with PLDT, as it pursues its mission to empower Filipinos through meaningful connections, digital inclusion, and sustainable progress.

This landmark project reinforces Filinvest City’s commitment to sustainable and integrated urban planning. As the country’s only central business district holding both LEED Gold and BERDE certifications, Filinvest City is recognized for its green building standards and environmentally responsible design. The city’s master plan embraces the live-work-play philosophy, ensuring a holistic urban experience for its residents, workers, and visitors.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think PLDT’s upcoming headquarters in Alabang will create many new jobs and add value to Filinvest City as business and investment destination? Do you think this new development will influence other major corporations to consider establishing new headquarters in Alabang? Do you consider Muntinlupa City a more competitive highly urbanized city (HUC) in relation with PLDT’s upcoming Alabang headquarters?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Filinvest Group still optimistic with Alabang central business district

June 29, 2025October 22, 2025carlocarrasco

Even though there are emerging rivals that each have distinctive attractions for businesses and residents, the Filinvest group remains confident and optimistic with its 244-hectare Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa, according to a business article by BusinessWorld. This is about the current state of corporate cities or central business districts (CBDs) which are contributing a lot to the economy of the Philippines in terms of financial value, jobs, properties and new residential communities.

For the newcomers reading this, Filinvest City is located within the Alabang area of Muntinlupa City, and it is connected with both the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Metro Manila Skyway (which itself is connected to the NAIA Expressway and the North Luzon Expressway) which makes travel connectivity convenient.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the business article of BusinessWorld. Some parts in boldface…

THE FILINVEST group is banking on unsold inventory and infrastructure readiness at its 244-hectare Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa to support growth in its township portfolio, as new large-scale developments emerge in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Catherine A. Ilagan, president and chief executive officer of Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI), said Filinvest City continues to attract interest from businesses and residents, even as estates such as the 3,500-hectare Villar City, the 700-hectare Vermosa in Cavite, and the 74-hectare Arca South in Taguig expand their footprints.

“We’re the most developed. We have the essentials to back it up. We have the infrastructure and all of the utilities. All of that are already in place. Accessibility is also key. We also have access to talent,” Ms. Ilagan said in an interview with BusinessWorld.

“It takes a long time to develop into a real central business district (CBD),” she added.

FAI is the real estate arm of the Filinvest group, overseeing townships and high-end residential developments.

“In terms of densifying, there’s still a lot of potential for Filinvest City. The outlook for Filinvest City is really positive,” Ms. Ilagan said.

“The release of inventory is very deliberate,” she added.

According to a regulatory filing by the Filinvest group’s listed conglomerate, Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), FAI beneficially owns 76.4 hectares of unsold lots in Filinvest City as of end-2024, indicating further growth capacity.

Launched in 1995, Filinvest City is a mixed-use township that integrates a CBD, residential communities, leisure destinations, educational institutions, and medical and wellness centers.

It is the country’s only CBD to hold both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) certifications.

“The LEED and BERDE certifications are testaments to Filinvest City being a green development,” Ms. Ilagan said.

Filinvest City’s sustainability features include a district cooling system that reduces energy use and emissions by servicing multiple buildings, an integrated electric-powered transport system known as the 360 Eco-Loop, and dedicated green spaces and sustainable buildings in Northgate Cyberzone.

Under Ms. Ilagan’s leadership, FAI is replicating the Filinvest City model in other areas as it grows its portfolio of master-planned, sustainable townships and premium real estate developments under the Filigree brand.

Ms. Ilagan brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate and urban development.

“Filinvest City is a ten-minute city. Everything can be reached in ten minutes. This is the DNA that we want to replicate in the other townships,” Ms. Ilagan said.

“We’ve always subscribed to the idea of a balanced live-work-play. That’s the DNA of all of our townships, a well-rounded and balanced development,” she added.

Other FAI-led townships include the 58-hectare City di Mare in Cebu, the 201-hectare Filinvest Mimosa Plus in Clark, Pampanga, the 288-hectare Filinvest New Clark City in Tarlac, and the 677-hectare Timberland Heights in Rizal.

“Whether it’s a small development, a bigger development, a high development, or a denser development, there should always be that balance of live-work-play components. As a real estate developer, that is the sustainable way to do things. Now, we want everything to be walkable,” Ms. Ilagan said.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? What do you think that Villar City, Arca South and Vermosa don’t have when compared with Filinvest City? If you are developing properties, do you find Filinvest City advantageous and attractive for your business needs?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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10 More Medicines Now VAT-Exempt in the Philippines

June 28, 2025June 23, 2025carlocarrasco

Some good news for Filipinos struggling with buy medicine for their respective health-related needs. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officially announced that ten more medicines are exempted from the value-added tax (VAT), according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said 10 more medicines for cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension, and mental illness are now exempted from value-added tax (VAT).

In a statement on Monday, the BIR said Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 62-2025 on June 20 further expanding the list of VAT-exempt medicines.

The BIR said these changes aim to enhance access to critical medications by reducing treatment costs for patients and their families.

Some medicines on the list are Tegafur + Gimeracil + Oteracil Potassium for cancer, Metformin Hydrochloride + Teneligliptin for diabetes, Atorvastatin (as calcium) + Fenobribrate for high cholesterol, Metoprolol tartrate + Ivabradine (as hydrochloride) for hypertension, and Lamotrigine for mental illness.

The VAT exemption, pursuant to Republic Act No. 10963, or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, and Republic Act No. 11534, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act, is intended to be responsive and adaptive to current public health needs, guided by the latest evaluations from the Food and Drug Administration.

“The BIR has issued an additional VAT-exemption of 10 medicines for cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and mental illness,” Lumagui said.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are on medication, does this new development from the BIR look helpful to you?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Tourism registers 8.9% share of 2024 Philippine gross domestic product

June 23, 2025June 20, 2025carlocarrasco

The tourism of the industry of the Philippines accounted for a share of 8.9% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the year 2024, according to a BusinessWorld news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of BusinessWorld. Some parts in boldface…

THE SHARE of the tourism industry in the Philippine economy rose to a five-year high of 8.9% in 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday.

Tourism direct gross value added (TDGVA) — an indicator of the economic contribution from tourism-related activities — jumped by 11.2% year on year to P2.35 trillion last year, preliminary data from the PSA showed.

However, TDGVA growth was slower than the 49.9% surge logged in 2023 and the slowest annual growth since the 10.3% expansion in 2020.

Despite the slower growth, the share of TDGVA to the economy rose to 8.9% in 2024, the highest share since the 12.9% recorded in 2019.

By industry, country-specific tourism characteristics goods – shopping accounted for 21.8% of the total with P512.68 billion. It was followed by miscellaneous services (20.2% share or P476.23 billion) and accommodation services for visitors (18.4% share or P432.9 billion).

Domestic tourism expenditure, which includes resident visitors’ spending within the country on a domestic trip or as part of an international trip, grew by 16.4% to P3.16 trillion last year.

Outbound tourism spending reached P345.68 billion in 2024, rising by 37.5% from P251.35 billion in 2023.

Inbound tourism expenditure, meanwhile, inched up by 0.4% annually to P699.99 billion. Total employment in the tourism sector grew by 6.1% to 6.75 million in 2024. Tourism accounted for 13.8% of the total jobs in the country in 2024.

The majority of the tourism-related jobs were centered on miscellaneous activities. The health and wellness sector employed 1.83 million, accounting for a 27.1% share.

The accommodation and food and beverage sector had 1.69 million workers (25% share), while passenger transport had 1.67 million workers (24.7%).

Reinielle Matt M. Erece, an economist at Oikonomiya Advisory and Research, Inc. said easing inflation helped boost tourism spending last year.

“Lower inflation relative to 2023 and better economic conditions in the country may have encouraged tourists due to better prices,” he said in an e-mail. Inflation averaged 3.2% in 2024, cooling from the 15-year high of 6% in 2023.

Last year, the Department of Tourism recorded 5.95 million visitor arrivals, falling short of its 7.7 million target.

“While Philippine tourism has made substantial progress — particularly in revenue generation — it hasn’t achieved full recovery in terms of visitor numbers, and the pace of recovery appears to be slowing in early 2025,” Leonardo A. Lanzona, Jr., an economics professor in Ateneo de Manila University, said in an e-mail.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think Philippine tourism will end up being weaker as an economic sector this year? Do you think the weakening Philippine Peso will convince foreigners to visit the Philippines very soon?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Independence Day job fair in Las Piñas City shopping mall draws almost 700 applicants

June 20, 2025June 15, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a job fair that took place on June 12, 2025, inside Robinsons Las Piñas (AKA Robinsons Place Las Piñas) attracted almost seven hundred applicants resulting in the on-the-spot hiring of thirty-four, the City Government announced via social media.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in boldface…

Robinsons Las Piñas served as one of two venues for the simultaneous Independence Day Job Fair organized by the Las Piñas Public Employment Service Office on Thursday, June 12. A total of 698 applicants participated in the activity, which featured local companies and employment agencies actively recruiting for various positions.

Out of those who applied, 34 were hired on the spot following initial screenings and interviews conducted by participating employers. The event aimed to support the city’s jobseekers in securing stable employment and was part of Las Piñas’ broader observance of the 126th Independence Day.

Mayor-elect April Aguilar acknowledged the efforts of PESO and partner employers in bringing opportunities directly to the community.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you want to see more job fairs held within the city for the rest of the year?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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SEC approves P6.26 billion deal between Filinvest Land and FILRT, Festival Mall ownership included in deal

June 5, 2025May 30, 2025carlocarrasco

Following the huge deal between Filinvest Land. Inc. (FLI) and Filinvest REIT Corporation (FILRT) and the deed of exchange signed by the two corporations over the ownership of Festival Mall, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved the P6.26 billion deal putting it closer to completion, according to a Manila Bulletin business news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the news report of Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the valuation of the ₱6.26 billion property of Filinvest Land Inc. to be acquired by Filinvest REIT Corporation (FILRT) via an asset-for-share swap, putting it a step closer to completion.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, FILRT said it has received from the SEC the Certificate of Approval of Valuation for its property-for-share swap with FLI under which LI will transfer its ownership over the Festival Mall – Main Mall, consisting of a building and certain machinery and equipment in favor of FILRT.

Festival Mall-Main Mall which is located in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, consists of a building with gross leasable area of 121,862 square meters.

In return, FILRT will issue to FLI 1.63 billion primary common FILRT shares at an issue price of ₱3.85 per share under the Memorandum of Agreement and the Deed of Exchange both dated March 5, 2025.

The Transaction Price was set at a 30 percent premium over FILRT’s 30-day volume-weighted average price of ₱2.94 per share, which is within the range of fair values provided for in FTI Consulting Philippines, Inc.’s Fairness Opinion.

FILRT’s Related-Party Transaction Committee and Board of Directors unanimously approved the Transaction at their special meeting on January 24, 2025, and it was subsequently approved by FILRT’s stockholders during their special meeting on March 4, 2025.

The acquisition of the Property will increase FILRT’s total gross leasable area by 37 percent to 452,310 sq.m. This likewise will improve occupancy from 83 percent to 88 percent and extend the weighted average lease expiry (WALE) from 7.3 to 14.6 years. This will also increase FLI’s equity in FILRT from 51.06 percent to 63.27 percent.

The Transaction allows FILRT to diversify its income sources by integrating retail mall properties into its portfolio. Prior to the infusion, 91 percent of the GLA of FILRT are office buildings.

Post infusion, the portfolio mix of FILRT will be 67 percent offices, six percent hospitality (Crimson Boracay lot) and 27 percent retail (Festival Main Mall).

The infusion of income-generating retail mall assets is expected to result in an increase in FILRT’s distributable income.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? With the approval of the SEC, do you think the big deal between FLI and FILRT will be beneficial not only for the parties and shareholders involved, but also for those who spend time and money at Festival Mall? Did you notice any trends or serious changes at Festival Mall since FILRT became the new owner?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Parañaque Congressman-elect Yamsuan aims to reduce people’s dependence on ayuda by locally implementing government livelihood programs

May 26, 2025May 21, 2025carlocarrasco

Parañaque City’s incoming 2^nd District Representative Brian Yamsuan aims to reduce people dependence on ayuda (dole outs) as he stepped up the implementation of the government’s livelihood programs, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Part of his efforts include the refiling of bills in the next Congress.

For context about what happened in the recent elections, Yamsuan ran under the Team Pag-Asa banner and his teammates include Vice Mayor-elect Benjo Bernabe, and the re-elected City Councilors Tess de Asis, Binky Favis and Shannin Olivarez. Yamsuan won over 2^nd District Representative Gus Tambunting with a lead of almost ten thousand votes. The 2^nd District includes the very large Barangay BF Homes, BF Homes subdivision and Tahanan Village. To learn more about Yamsuan, check out his Facebook page by clicking https://www.facebook.com/congbrianyamsuan

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Parañaque City 2nd district Representative-elect Brian Raymund Yamsuan has stepped up the implementation of the government’s livelihood programs in a bid to reduce district folk’s dependence on “ayuda” or dole outs.

Yamsuan said he has begun exploring tie-ups with non-government organizations (NGOs) to assist in training qualified beneficiaries of his “Dagdag-Puhunan” and “Bigay-Negosyo” entrepreneurship programs.

The solon, who represents Bicol Saro Party-list in the 19th Congress, has been implementing these in the district since last year in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Yamsuan also said he will re-file bills in the incoming 20th Congress that aim to create local job facilitation offices for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and promote entrepreneurship by creating a sustainable financing program for micro and small enterprises, to name a few.

“Ang kailangan natin mabigyan ng mga oportunidad ang mga tao na umangat ang kanilang estado ng pamumuhay. Hindi yung basta magbibigay lang tayo ng ayuda ng walang follow-through. Ang pagbabago magsisimula rin sa mga tao mismo. Bibigyan natin sila ng oportunidad para magtiwala sila sa kanilang sarili na makapagbago at mag-rely sa kanilang kakayahan sa halip na umasa na lamang sa ayuda,” Yamsuan said in a recent media interview.

(What we need is to provide opportunities for people to elevate their standard of living, instead of just giving dole outs without any follow-through. Change will start with the people themselves. We will provide them the opportunity so that they will have the confidence to change and rely on their capabilities instead of just depending on dole outs.)

This “follow through” involves providing livelihood training and seminars for ‘ayuda’ beneficiaries to encourage them to set up micro businesses and “graduate” from being doleout recipients, he said.

Yamsuan said his Dagdag-Puhunan and Bigay Negosyo programs provide comprehensive livelihood training for applicants before they can qualify as beneficiaries.

These programs will be enhanced to include financial literacy seminars to educate people on how to prudently save, spend or invest their ayuda or earnings from livelihood programs.

“Ang ‘ayuda’ kailangan pa rin yan ng ating mga mahihirap na kababayan, kasi pantawid nila yan (Our poor countrymen still need dole outs because it will serve as a lifeline for them),” But we will teach them how to use it wisely. The same goes for those who have received assistance through our livelihood programs,” Yamsuan said.

Yamsuan said his twin programs can lead to success stories if beneficiaries use the funds given to them wisely.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think incoming District 2 Representative Yamsuan will be able to implement socio-economic reforms for his constituents? Do you think that the 2^nd District of Parañaque could experience a new wave of economic improvements over the next three years? Do you believe now is a good time for Filipinos to become less dependent on government-provided cash assistance?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Philippines trade officials meet with Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH)

May 25, 2025May 21, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) met with the executives of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH) – the company behind the popular Don Quijote stores – and they discussed opportunities of trade expansion, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of PNA. Some parts in boldface…

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque has met with executives of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH) to expand trade opportunities for Philippine products.

PPIH is the Japanese retail powerhouse behind Don Quijote and Don Don Donki store chains.

In a statement on Tuesday, DTI said the meeting, held on May 19 in Tokyo, centered on expanding the sourcing of Philippine products for inclusion in PPIH’s global store network, particularly in Japan, the United States, and other Asian markets.

The recent engagement with PPIH officials is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to deepen trade and investment ties with key global partners, with the representatives from both parties eyeing collaborative solutions to address regulatory and packaging requirements, facilitating smoother entry of Philippine products into foreign retail markets.

During the meeting, PPIH expressed strong interest in increasing the visibility of Filipino-made goods in their retail ecosystem, both as standalone Philippine-branded products and as ingredients or components for Japanese-packaged offerings tailored to local markets.

PPIH identified food and wellness items, natural and sustainable home goods, and unique lifestyle products as key areas of sourcing interest.

They also expressed interest to connect directly with more Philippine exporters and manufacturers, beyond current intermediaries, to gain better access to new and trending products.

“We welcome every opportunity to introduce Filipino products to the world — especially through partners who share our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence. As we work toward a more dynamic and future-ready Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines), engagements like this underscore our dedication to creating new market avenues for Filipino enterprises,” Roque said.

DTI said that while PPIH noted that opening a Donki store in the Philippines remains a long-term consideration, executives acknowledged that a successful sourcing partnership with the Philippine government and exporters could play a significant role in including the Philippines in future regional expansion plans.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think that PPIH will proceed with trade expansion opportunities with the Philippines this year? Do you think that a strategic partnership will be realized soon?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Government Internship Program institutionalized in Muntinlupa City

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, the City Government enacted an ordinance which effectively institutionalized the Government Internship Program (GIP), according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed the ordinance into law on April 10.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government has enacted an ordinance institutionalizing and localizing the Government Internship Program (GIP), which offers up to six months of paid public service internships to high school graduates.

Ordinance No. 2025-332, or the Muntinlupa City Government Internship Program (MC-GIP), was enacted by the Muntinlupa City government on March 31 and signed by Mayor Ruffy Biazon on April 10.

The ordinance stated that “in recognition of the potentials of young workers in the development of the Muntinlupa City Government, there is a need to institutionalize the Government Internship Program (GIP) that directly supports and contributes to the goal of inclusive growth through employment generation.”

“One of the 7K agendas of our Honorable Mayor Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon is ‘Kaunlaran’ to work towards the further development and progress of Muntinlupa City. Human resource development in government shall be given focus to attain high performance standards in public service,” it added.

Public service, under the ordinance, “refers to the service provided by the government, such as hospitals, schools, or the police, or the work that the government does.”

The duration of the internship agreement will be from three to six months.

Each GIP beneficiary in Muntinlupa will receive “a daily allowance equivalent to the prevailing and applicable daily minimum wage rate in the National Capital Region for the services rendered” and a monthly transportation allowance of P500.”

Each GIP applicant should be a resident and registered voter of Muntinlupa City, between 18 to 30 years old, at least a graduate of high school/senior high school or its equivalent level under the Alternative Learning System or technical-vocational graduate, and has no work experience.

Applicants need to submit their resume, two photocopies of valid ID, two photocopies of updated Muntinlupa Care Card, a 2 x 2 picture, certified true copy of diploma, certified true copy of transcript of records, and certificate of indigency from the barangay.

The Muntinlupa Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will implement the GIP while the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) will be “responsible for the overall management of the Muntinlupa City Government Internship Program (MC-GIP).”

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, do you agree with the details behind the ordinance of GIP in the city?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thai-led oil firm announces P1.5 billion, 5-year expansion in the country

April 17, 2025April 11, 2025carlocarrasco

The Thai-led oil firm PTT Philippines recently announced that it will expand its operations in the country over the next five years with P1.5 billion worth of investments, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The expansion includes putting up new fuel stations.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

In a briefing on Friday, April 11, PTT Philippines officials said the company is eyeing to increase its fuel stations to 280 within the next five years.

Athiwat Rattanakorn, president and chief executive officer of PTT Philippines, stated that the oil firm aims to improve its nationwide presence, particularly focusing on establishing more stations in Luzon and Visayas.

Currently operating 170 stations throughout the Philippines, PTT plans to not only boost its pumping stations but also increase the brand’s presence.

The firm has also introduced a reformulated line of fuel brands, namely Power+ gasoline, Eco+ gasoline, Ultra+ diesel, and Save+ diesel.

“This is going to redefine high-performance fuels as they are intended to improve driving experience not only in terms of mileage but also the cleaning and protection formula for the engine to last longer,” Rattanakorn said.

Apichate Thipphayakosai, supply and logistics director of PTT Philippines, clarified that while they’re only aiming to add around 110 stations in the next five years, they’re focused on the aviation industry.

“We don’t go aggressively on the number of stations… We have to invest effectively in terms of that one,” he told reporters. “But one other thing that can be the mainstream of revenue of PTT Philippines is aviation. We can say that [for] most of the domestic flights.”

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think this new plan by PTT will make the Philippines a more attractive destination for foreign investors? Is there a PTT fuel station near you right now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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