MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES 120TH YEAR WITH LAUNCH OF 6 NEW PROGRAMS

From left to right Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, Jr. - MCU President Ms. Myrna Reyes - CEO and President of Don@te Philippines Ms. Marissa "Small" Eduardo-Laude Dr. Gaio Tanchoco Gonzalez - Trustee, FDT Trust Board Ms. Chynna Roxanne R. Gonzalez - MCU Executive Vice President Atty. Juan Crisostomo M. Echiverri - MCU Executive Vice Chairman

Philippines  – Manila Central University (MCU) takes a leap forward in its pursuit to empower future leaders as it launches 6 new program offerings. The programs, launched during the university’s LIFE Talk last December 4, are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pave the path for their future careers.

The unveiling of the new programs coincides with the university’s 120th founding anniversary. The courses, set to be offered in the next academic year, offer students advanced learning opportunities in fields that are rapidly evolving and essential to the modern economy.

ISKAPARATE.COM ORGANIZES FUNDRAISING DRIVE TO AID BICOL TYPHOON VICTIMS

Philippines – In response to the devastating effects of the recent typhoon that struck Bicol, Iskaparate.com, the pioneering e-commerce platform for supporting local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has launched a fundraising campaign to help affected families and communities.

FUJIFILM PHILIPPINES SUPPORTS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT WITH ADVANCED PORTABLE X-RAY SYSTEM TO END TB

Philippines – Fujifilm Philippines, the global leader in imaging and healthcare technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Philippines’ healthcare system, particularly in the fight against tuberculosis (TB).

Handover of FUJIFILM’s ultraportable FDR Xair to DOH. In photo from L-R: Masahiro Uehara, President of  FUJIFILM Philippines Inc.; Teiichi Goto, President, Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation; Makati City Mayor Abby Binay; and Haruto Iwata, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) for 2024 reveals that the Philippines remains among the top five countries responsible for more than half of the global TB cases. The Philippines is also listed among the 10 nations with a "high burden" of TB incidence, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced detection and treatment strategies.

URC’S STATE-OF-THE-ART FLOUR MILL, SET TO COMMENCE OPERATIONS IN SARIAYA QUEZON

Philippines – Universal Robina Corp. (URC), one of the country’s largest food and beverage firms,  is set to open a new mill in Sariaya town, in Quezon Province, to further boost its production of quality flour.

URC Flour Sariaya – set to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2024 – will raise URC Flour’s capacity, from 2,180 MT per day to about 3,500 MT per day.