The world is far more competitive than ever. The streets are buzzing with activity from rampant stockbrokers and hard-headed businessmen… Read Article >
A LIFE IN BUSINESS
Why It Is Healthy to Be Diverse in Your Career Life
Published January 3, 2019
FINE HOSTS VISUALLY-IMPAIRED MOUNTAINEERING HERO ERIK WEIHENMAYER
Published December 13, 2018
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hygienic paper products, hosted Erik Weihenmayer, a visually-impaired mountaineering hero, at an event called ‘No Barriers’ in Dubai last night… Read Article >
‘HAPPY EMPLOYEES’ THE NEW BUZZWORD IN UAE OFFICES
Published December 8, 2018
Whether that be a ‘fireman’s pole’ connecting different levels in the office or ‘skateboarding’ in the workplace, offices in Dubai are getting inspired by the ‘happy employee’ policy… Read Article >
FINE HYGIENIC HOLDING REDESIGNS OFFICES TO CREATE A ‘HAPPY’ WORKPLACE
Published November 19, 2018
It’s no coincidence that some of the world’s most successful and innovative companies – think Google, Apple, or Facebook – are famous for their unorthodox work environments… Read Article >
BAT SUPPORTS REVIEW OF PROPOSED 2-TIER TAX SYSTEM
Published December 13, 2016
CIGARETTE maker British American Tobacco said it supports the Department of Finance’s (DOF) call for the Congressional Oversight Committee to do a full review of Republic Act 10351 or the Sin Tax Law of 2012 before the law is amended… Read Article >
BIG TOBACCO FIRM FIRM BACKS PROPOSED NATIONWIDE SMOKING BAN
Published October 10, 2016
British American Tobacco Philippines (BAT) on Monday said it supports the proposed nationwide smoking ban in public places. James Michael Lafferty, chief executive of BAT, said the company would have no issue with the implementation of a smoking ban… Read Article >
LAFFERTY SHOWS BENEFITS OF SPORTS TO BUSINESSMEN
Published February 10, 2015
ENTREPRENEURS can find some valuable lessons in sports, according to British American Tobacco (BAT) General Manager James Michael Lafferty… Read Article >
MULTINATIONAL BUYS MORE PHILIPPINE-GROWN TOBACCO
Published May 1, 2013
British American Tobacco (BAT) Philippines is taking vigorous steps toward its promised expanded operations in the Philippines, starting with the delivery of its commitment to procure more tobacco leaves from local farmers this year… Read Article >
SIN TAX REFORM: MAKING THE GRADE
Published 10:27 AM, June 13, 2012
Through the congressional phase of the sin tax reform debate, it has been clear the proponents on both sides have zeroed in on various specificities to bolster their case. The role of Congress and now the Senate is to sort through the rhetoric and weigh the sides in light of what is in the best interests of the nation… Read Article >
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO READY TO TAKE ON PMFTC
Published March 12, 2012
British American Tobacco (BAT) is still optimistic on pursuing investments in the Philippines despite the difficulties it is encountering in getting a level playing in the local tobacco industry… Read Article >
P&G TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 2010 RECOVERY
Published January 19, 2010
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) wants to boost sales this year through aggressive marketing to reach more consumers, and by offering new products, officials said at the weekend… Read Article >
NOT ANOTHER CAREER TALK
Published September 1, 2008
I was expecting a normal career talk earlier in the Industry Orientation Seminar, only to be surprised by the presence of Proctor and Gamble’s president, in casual clothing… Read Article >
PROCTER & GAMBLE SAYS RP ONE OF TOP MARKET PRIORITIES
Published May 8, 2008
Top consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines is targeting double-digit sales growth this year on the back of strong demand for its beauty, laundry and other personal care products… Read Article >
PROCTER & GAMBLE SAYS OPENS DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR LOCAL, EXPORT SALES
Published May 8, 2008
PROCTER and Gamble (P&G) Philippines Inc. has opened a new distribution center in Cabuyao, Laguna, in a move to build up its domestic and export capacity, the company announced Wednesday… Read Article >
US MULTINATIONAL FIRM OPENS NEW FACILITY IN CABUYAO
Published May 7, 2008
The Philippine unit of a US multinational company opened a new facility in Cabuyao, Laguna, allowing the firm to meet increasing demand for its leading brands globally… Read Article >
P&G EMPLOYEES GET MOTIVATION FROM TWO WORLD-CLASS SPORTS ICONS
Published June 2007
Greatest-of-all-time sports icons — five-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci and six-time World Bowling Champion Paeng Nepomuceno — will be together in a rare occasion to give a motivational talk to employees of Procter & Gamble Philippines today…. Read Article >
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