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NDC and Quest Ventures unite to empower Philippine startup and innovation ecosystem

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Title: National Development Co. Partners with Quest Ventures to Boost Philippines’ Startup and Innovation Ecosystem The National Development Co. (NDC), a state-owned investing enterprise under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has joined forces with Asia’s leading venture capital firm, Quest Ventures, in a bid to strengthen the startup and innovation ecosystem in the …

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Study shows increasing number of Filipinos utilizing mobile devices for health and financial management

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Filipinos Relying on Mobile Apps to Manage Health and Finances, Study Finds A recent study commissioned by life insurer Pru Life UK has found that Filipinos are increasingly turning to mobile apps to manage their health and financial issues. The study, titled “Fulfilling Futures: Living better with mobile technology in the Philippines,” revealed that the …

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DTI appeals to DSWD for broader financial assistance to micro rice retailers

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DTI Urges DSWD to Extend Cash Aid Distribution to Micro Rice Retailers Affected by Price Cap The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is calling on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to extend its cash aid distribution to micro rice retailers who were not included in the initial list of beneficiaries. These …

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DICT-CICC Cybersphere Forum Highlights GCash as a Trust Tech Front Runner with Best Practices

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GCash co-presents Cybersphere Philippines Forum, highlighting cybersecurity and cloud trends GCash, the leading Fintech company in the Philippines, recently co-presented the Cybersphere Philippines Forum at the Shangri-la at the Fort Hotel, which was hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The two-day conference brought together leaders and decision-makers in the cybersecurity industry, …

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DTI Assesses Challenges Faced by Consumers and Manufacturers

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DTI Ensures Consumer-Manufacturer Balance Amid Rising Prices of Necessities The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively addressing the concerns of both consumers and manufacturers regarding the increasing prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) and the high costs of production. DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual confirmed this commitment following a consultation meeting …

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Improving Craft in Green Building: A Guide for 3 Different Groups

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Partnership Formed to Establish Green Building Sector Skills Council in the Philippines By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC), in collaboration with the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), is working together to establish the Green Building Sector Skills Council. The aim of …

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PH stocks hit their lowest level in 2023, experiencing a significant plunge.

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Local Stock Benchmark Hits Lowest Level in Over a Year as Interest Rates and Inflation Concerns Grow In a worrisome turn of events, the local stock benchmark has fallen below 6,100, reaching its lowest level in more than a year. Investors are increasingly concerned about interest rates amid rising inflation, which has led to a …

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