SEA – Maniolas

Pinoy Jins win 4 golds in ASEAN Taekwondo Tilt

News

Apr 252017

Filipino taekwondo jins won 16 medals in the 6-country 13th ASEAN Taekwondo Championship held in Malaysia.

Filipino taekwondo jins

The Pinoy jins finished second overall carrying the colors of the Smart/MVP Sports Foundation.

The Filipino gold winners in the Senior division were:

Jenar Torillos
Christian Al Dela Cruz
Kristopher Robert Uy
Leila Delo

In the Junior Division, Romelle Pablo Jr. won the gold.

Silver medalists in the senior division:

Karen Cells
Rheza Aragon
Rhezie Aragon
Noelyn Campos
Ma. Kaye Shannelle Romuar
Joaquin Mendoza Jr.

Reign Charisse Ragutana received the silver in the Junior division.

Bronze medalists (Seniors):

Eldridge Justin Langit
Abram Lance Cuvinar

Bronze Medalists (Juniors):

Sturdy Jay Gilbuena
Catryn Janiella Gilbuena

With reports from Katherine Anne M. Baltar

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PIDS tops SEA ranking

Economy

Feb 012014

MANILA, Philippines – State-run Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) ranked as the top think tank in Southeast Asia and remains one of the best in the world, according to the 2013 Global Go Think Tank Report released by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the University of Pennsylvania. The TTCSP report recently appraised 6,826 think tanks from 182 countries. Based on the report, PIDS was ranked 37th among the top 50 social policy think tanks in the world. It surpassed the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) in Singapore that was ranked 41st. PIDS also managed to improve its position from 40th place in last year’s report. Only PIDS and ISEAS are the ASEAN think tanks included in the world ranking of top social policy think tanks. On the other hand, PIDS was ranked 70th among 80 top international development think tanks and has moved up from its ranking of 79th in the 2012 report. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 The Global Go To Think Tank Report is a comprehensive ranking of the world`s top think tanks and acknowledges the important contributions and emerging global trends of think tanks worldwide. As a state-funded think tank, PIDS is devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Since its establishment in 1977, it has been engaged in conducting long-term, policy-oriented studies to assist policymakers and planners in crafting development plans and programs that are based on sound research evidence. It has completed more than Read More …

Pancake House plans 30 new branches, eyes ME, SEA marts

Economy

Jun 282013

Pancake House plans 30 new branches, eyes ME, SEA marts

MANILA, Philippines – Pancake House Inc., the country’s largest casual dining chain, will put up 30 new branches in the Philippines while expanding its market reach to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The local dining industry still has room for growth, prompting the group to prepare for an acquisition next year, its top official said. “Locally, across Yellow Cab and Pancake House, we are building 30 new stores this year,” Pancake House CEO Martin P. Lorenzo told reporters. He said 30 percent will be in Metro Manila and 70 percent in new wave cities and tourist hubs like Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Baguio and La Union. “We will end the year with about 330 stores [nationwide]. Abroad, we should have 20 by the end of the year,” Lorenzo said. Pancake House will spend P150 million for the establishment of new company-owned stores, accounting for 55 percent of the expansion program, while the remaining 45 percent will be through franchising. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Last year, the restaurant group that serves 30 million meals annually added 25 new branches, backed by a P120-million capital spending. For its overseas expansion, Pancake House relies on franchising. Lorenzo said Yellow Cab has signed a franchising deal that aims to put up 15 new stores in the United Arab Emirates in the next three years. “We’re surely growing in the Middle East for Yellow Cab and Southeast Asia for Pancake House,” Lorenzo said. To date, there are three Pancake Read More …

Thai firm spending $70M to develop new Mariwasa products for SEA mart

Economy

Feb 012013

Thai firm spending $70M to develop new Mariwasa products for SEA mart

MANILA, Philippines – The parent firm of tile maker Mariwasa Siam Ceramics is spending $70 million to develop new products for the Southeast Asian region. In a statement, Thai firm Siam Cement Group (SCG), which owns Mariwasa Siam, said the capital spending is allotted “for research and development initiatives to fully strengthen its leadership position in the Southeast Asian region.” SCG said it will develop new products that will prop up demand following a good performance last year. SCG president and CEO Kan Trakulhoon said the company’s revenues from its Philippine operations reached $142 million, surging 50 percent from a year ago. In April, SCG consolidated the operations of its ceramic tiles business, Mariwasa Siam Ceramic Inc. In September, SCG divested its stake in locally listed Mariwasa Siam Holdings Inc. For the region, the company continued the trend of growing its sales by 39 percent per year. Consolidated sales reached $1.004 billion last year, SCG said. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Sales in the region accounts for eight percent of SCG’s total sales revenues. Kan said they expect 2013 to be a better year for SCG as it has become more resilient despite a weak global economy.

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