Record Number of Bids Received for PNR Calamba Railway Project
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) Calamba project has received a “record number” of 34 bids from six local and 17 international companies to participate in the construction of the 40.5-kilometer rail project. PNR Calamba is projected to generate 10,000 jobs and...
Holcim Invests USD 4.2 million to Upgrade Cement Plants
Cement firm Holcim Philippines, Inc. is investing PHP 210 million (USD 4.2 million) in projects to reduce the fuel consumption and increase mineral additive usage of its cement plants in Bacnotan, La Union and Lugait, Misamis Oriental, as part of efforts to raise...
Digital Health Apps Flourish in the Philippines Amid the Pandemic
Digital health platforms in the Philippines are expected to remain flourishing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues as evidenced by several apps reporting accelerated numbers of users and utilization. AIDE, a mobile app marketplace that connects patients with doctors,...